Robotics & Automation Engineer

Job Title: Officer / Sr. Officer Robotics and Automation

Location: GMG Factory W82

Department: Production

Reports To: Plant head

Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Automation Design & Deployment

Design robotic cells and automated production lines for CNC loading/unloading, assembly, testing, painting, and packaging

Select robots, PLCs, sensors, vision systems, and automation hardware

Develop automation layouts and technical specifications

Programming & Integration

Program industrial robots (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, etc.)

Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs

Integrate robots with CNC machines, testers, AGVs, conveyors, and MES systems

Installation & Commissioning

Lead automation project installation and start-up

Debug systems and optimize cycle times

Ensure smooth production ramp-up

Process Improvement

Identify manual processes suitable for automation

Drive productivity improvement and cost reduction initiatives

Support Lean manufacturing and CI programs

Maintenance & Support

Establish preventive maintenance plans for robotic systems

Troubleshoot automation breakdowns

Maintain program backups and spare parts strategy

Safety & Compliance

Ensure automation systems comply with industrial safety standards

Conduct risk assessments and implement safety guarding systems

Support statutory compliance and audits

Documentation & Training

Prepare SOPs, control documents, and technical manuals

Train operators and maintenance staff on automated systems

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Robotics / Automation / Electrical / Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering

Certification in PLC/Robotics preferred

Experience

38 years experience in industrial automation or robotics (manufacturing environment preferred)

Hands-on experience with robots, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems

Technical Skills

Robot programming & commissioning

PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Delta, etc.)

HMI/SCADA systems

Sensors, pneumatics, and motion control

Machine safety systems

Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus)