IoT Automation Engineer

Location: UAE • Employment Type: Full-Time (FTE) • Experience Required: 10+ Years • Work Mode: Onsite • Duration: 1 Year • Candidate Requirement: Candidates must currently be based in the UAE and legally eligible to work in the UAE. Any nationality is acceptable. Responsibilities • Conduct plant audits and capture As-Is manufacturing processes, instrumentation used, KPIs, and data flow while identifying opportunities for factory digitization and Industry 4.0 transformation. • Recommend appropriate sensors, data acquisition techniques, useful KPIs, and IIoT use cases to improve operational visibility and efficiency. • Verify process design diagrams, prepare technical specifications, and develop automation solutions for multiple projects simultaneously. • Lead technical assessments of system integrators and ODMs for Sensors, IIoT Gateways, Robots, Cobots, Drives, and Industrial Automation solutions. • Coordinate with vendors, ODMs, and system integrators for solution delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning. • Design, develop, and manage IoT and automation solutions integrating industrial devices, sensors, gateways, and enterprise platforms. • Lead IoT deployments, including device configuration, network integration, and data collection processes. • Implement and optimize automation frameworks to streamline manufacturing workflows and improve operational efficiency. • Monitor IoT systems and automation environments to ensure performance, reliability, availability, and security. • Troubleshoot complex IoT, automation, networking, and integration-related issues. • Develop custom automation applications and scripts using Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies. • Collaborate with Engineering, IT, and Operations teams to align IoT and automation solutions with business objectives. • Ensure compliance with applicable industrial standards, regulations, and best practices. • Document IoT architectures, automation workflows, and system configurations for ongoing support and future enhancements. • Mentor junior specialists and provide technical leadership across IoT and automation initiatives. Must-Have Skills • Proven experience in Robotics Automation, Assembly Line Automation, and Manufacturing Process Automation , including conceptualization, design, simulation, architecture, and commissioning of automation solutions. • Strong technical knowledge of Industry Sensors, Actuators, IoT Gateways, Middleware, Data Storage, Robots, Cobots, and OT-IT Integration . • Hands-on experience in Robot and Cobot Simulation, Programming, Deployment, and Testing with OEMs such as KUKA, FANUC, ABB, Yokogawa, or similar vendors . • Must have good experience with industrial communication protocols including MODBUS, Profibus, Profinet, HART, Ethernet, OPC UA, and OPC HDA . • Strong understanding of IIoT Solution Architecture , including MQTT and AMQP protocols , and experience with IoT platforms such as ThingWorx, Azure IoT Hub, and AWS IoT Core . • Experience implementing Industrial IoT use cases such as OEE, Predictive Maintenance, Camera-Based Quality Inspection, Genealogy, and SPC . • Hands-on experience in Industry 4.0 Initiatives, IoT Platforms, Connected Devices, Industrial Automation, OT/IT Integration, and Digital Transformation Programs . • Extensive experience in IoT Architecture, Device Integration, and Network Protocols including MQTT and CoAP . • Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Node-RED, Home Assistant, and Ansible . • Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, and C/C++ . • Knowledge of Edge Computing, Real-Time Data Processing, and IoT Data Analytics . • Advanced understanding of IoT Security , including Encryption, Authentication, and Secure Communication . • Experience working with PLCs, SCADA Systems, Historians, HMIs, CNC Controllers, and OT/IT Integration Environments . Good-to-Have Skills • Advanced knowledge of Batch Process Engineering , including ISA S88 and ISA 95 standards . • Experience in Batch Engineering, Testing, and Commissioning . • Advanced training or certifications in DCS, PLC, SCADA, or Instrumentation from reputable automation vendors. • Advanced knowledge of Vision Systems for Quality Inspection, OCR, Temperature Detection, Good/Reject Count, Measurement, and Quality Verification Technologies . • Experience with Plant Automation Accelerator . • Knowledge and experience with OSI PI Historian . Share • Candidates must currently be based in the UAE and legally eligible to work in the UAE. Any nationality is acceptable. • Proven experience in Robotics Automation, Assembly Line Automation, and Manufacturing Process Automation , including conceptualization, design, simulation, architecture, and commissioning of automation solutions. • Strong technical knowledge of Industry Sensors, Actuators, IoT Gateways, Middleware, Data Storage, Robots, Cobots, and OT-IT Integration . • Hands-on experience in Robot and Cobot Simulation, Programming, Deployment, and Testing with OEMs such as KUKA, FANUC, ABB, Yokogawa, or similar vendors . • Must have good experience with industrial communication protocols including MODBUS, Profibus, Profinet, HART, Ethernet, OPC UA, and OPC HDA . • Strong understanding of IIoT Solution Architecture , including MQTT and AMQP protocols , and experience with IoT platforms such as ThingWorx, Azure IoT Hub, and AWS IoT Core . • Experience implementing Industrial IoT use cases such as OEE, Predictive Maintenance, Camera-Based Quality Inspection, Genealogy, and SPC . • Hands-on experience in Industry 4.0 Initiatives, IoT Platforms, Connected Devices, Industrial Automation, OT/IT Integration, and Digital Transformation Programs . • Extensive experience in IoT Architecture, Device Integration, and Network Protocols including MQTT and CoAP . • Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Node-RED, Home Assistant, and Ansible . • Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, and C/C++ . • Knowledge of Edge Computing, Real-Time Data Processing, and IoT Data Analytics . • Advanced understanding of IoT Security , including Encryption, Authentication, and Secure Communication . • Experience working with PLCs, SCADA Systems, Historians, HMIs, CNC Controllers, and OT/IT Integration Environments .