Automation and Robotics Engineer

PIPECARE Group is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Automation Engineer and Robotics to join our prodction team in Sharjah, UAE . By providing technology and service focused solutions to the international arena of the oil and gas industry, the PIPECARE Group of companies has been helping our customers ensure the integrity of their pipeline and facility assets for over 25 years. Industry / sector: Oil & Gas / In Line Inspection services. Position Summary The Automation and Robotics Engineer responsible for planning, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automation and robotic systems throughout the company's production facility. The primary objective of this role is to transform the existing production facility into a highly automated, efficient, and technology-driven manufacturing environment by minimizing manual intervention, reducing dependence on repetitive human labor, improving production throughput, and ensuring consistent product quality. Key Responsibilities • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing production facility to identify manual operations, repetitive tasks, production bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation. • Develop and implement a factory automation roadmap aligned with the company's production targets, operational requirements, and long-term business strategy. • Analyze existing manufacturing and assembly workflows and redesign them to minimize unnecessary manual handling, waiting time, movement, and production delays. • Identify processes that can be fully automated, partially automated, or supported by robotic systems. • Develop automation solutions for repetitive, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and precision-critical production activities. • Integrate automated workstations, machinery, conveyors, fixtures, sensors, and control systems into existing production lines. • Establish standardized and repeatable production processes that reduce dependence on individual operators and manual decision-making. • Developing automated or semi-automated workstations for repetitive assembly, component positioning, fastening, and installation activities. • Automating cable preparation, routing, connector installation, and selected electrical assembly operations where technically feasible. • Integration of automated functional test stations for electronic assemblies, sensor modules, motors, actuators, and other applicable subsystems. • Ensure that all automated production and testing processes comply with approved engineering specifications, quality requirements, and applicable safety procedures. Skills/Experience • Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Typically, 5 8 years of relevant experience in industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing engineering. • Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, industrial robotics, motion control, and automated machinery. • Experience in automated testing, machine vision, sensor integration, and industrial control systems. • Knowledge of manufacturing process optimization, digital production systems, and industrial communication protocols. • Experience in precision equipment manufacturing, electronics assembly, industrial robotics, or oil and gas equipment is preferred. Experience in pipeline inspection equipment manufacturing or testing will be a strong advantage. Physical and Mental Requirements: • Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. • Mobility: Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells. • Communication: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively. • Focus and Multitasking: Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively. • Safety Equipment: Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection, if/where needed in manufacturing environments. • Personal Mobility and Reflexes: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary. About PIPECARE Group: PIPECARE Group offers comprehensive In-Line Inspection Services to identify and size pipeline threats, Utilizing advanced technologies such as Magnetic Flux Leakage, Transverse Field Inspection, Ultrasound, and specialized tools, PIPECARE ensures precise detection and assessment of various pipeline anomalies. • Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Typically, 5 8 years of relevant experience in industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing engineering. • Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, industrial robotics, motion control, and automated machinery. • Experience in automated testing, machine vision, sensor integration, and industrial control systems. • Knowledge of manufacturing process optimization, digital production systems, and industrial communication protocols. • Experience in precision equipment manufacturing, electronics assembly, industrial robotics, or oil and gas equipment is preferred. Experience in pipeline inspection equipment manufacturing or testing will be a strong advantage. Physical and Mental Requirements: • Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. • Mobility: Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells. • Communication: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively. • Focus and Multitasking: Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively. • Safety Equipment: Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection, if/where needed in manufacturing environments. • Personal Mobility and Reflexes: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.