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Automation Engineer - Powertrain Operations
Engineering
Company shared salary
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Market rate
SAR 20,000–SAR 35,000/mo (SAR 240,000–SAR 420,000/yr)
Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).
About the Company
The Automation Engineer - Powertrain Operations is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and optimizing PLC-based control systems across Powertrain manufacturing equipment. This role ensures stable machine operation, enables integration with MES and plant networks, and provides advanced troubleshooting for electrical and control systems to support production uptime and performance. This role is based in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities
- ● Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs and HMI interfaces for manufacturing equipment
- ● Support commissioning and validation activities, including FAT and SAT
- ● Diagnose and resolve PLC, I/O, network, and electrical faults across production systems
- ● Maintain and update electrical control system architecture documentation, including schematics and program backups
- ● Support integration between equipment PLCs and MES systems for data tracking and traceability
- ● Implement control system improvements to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and uptime
- ● Collaborate with Automation Engineering and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
- ● Ensure compliance with industrial electrical and safety standards
- ● You Will Work Closely With:
- ● Manufacturing Engineering - equipment design alignment and programming standards
- ● Automation Engineers - system debugging and continuous improvement initiatives
- ● Maintenance Technicians - day-to-day electrical troubleshooting and support
- ● IT / MES Teams - industrial network connectivity and data integration
- ● External Equipment Vendors - commissioning, debugging, and system sustainment
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