Automation and Robotics Engineer

Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 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.