Test Automation Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer (Siemens) with expertise in PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming, as well as testing and commissioning across industries such as Water and Wastewater, HVAC, and Oil & Gas. The ideal candidate is self-reliant, capable of independently handling tasks, and committed to staying updated on emerging technologies. Strong technical proficiency and excellent customer service skills are essential for effectively managing departmental and divisional operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test plans to verify the reliability and functionality of automation systems.
• Development of SCADA/HMI graphics.
• Design and implement automation solutions tailored to client needs.
• Field Site Testing & Commissioning
• Participate in the FAT & SAT of automation systems at client sites
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including functional design specifications, I/O lists, C&E matrix, FAT, SAT & O&M etc.
• Understand the scope/process clearly before starting program development.
• To ensure client is aligned with work to be done with proper documentation and hence optimizing time consumed for program development.
• Understand the project timeline and adhere to the same.
• Understand project costing and complete it within the allocated budget.
• Utilizing manhours effectively and ensuring each and all hours are billable.
• Understand and utilize proper software versions and programming tools and maintain backups of programs in an orderly with revisions.
• Develop programs with proper comments and revision details, ensuring easy usage for successive users.
• Develop/utilize standardized blocks to ensure uniformity in the organization.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for automation systems.
• Understand specific needs or requirements of the task and apply skills or knowledge on the job.
• Responsible for processing medium to high-complexity tasks as per the defined standards.
• Documents procedures, root cause analysis and recommendations for all tasks performed.
• Work closely with sales and project teams to understand client requirements and develop appropriate solutions
• Must have Resilience and persistence to work on challenging assignments.
• Very good interpersonal, consulting, and technical presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organisational skills.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Applicants must possess a high level of proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as P&ID, C&E, FDS, Project specification, QCS specification, ILD, MST, System architecture, Operating and maintenance manuals.
• Technical expertise in PLC, HMI, SCADA, Historian system, Network components (Switches, FOC)
• Technical knowledge, expertise, and capabilities to read and understand Structural text program, VB scripting and SQL.
• Strong software coding skills with Ladder logic, Functional block drawing and Structural Text is preferred
• Strong understanding of industrial protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP
• Knowledge of Data Logging on Historian server or SQL server
• Knowledge of PLC Redundancy configuration
• Knowledge of SCADA Server and client configuration
• Knowledge of Report generation from the Historian server
• Experience in the Process Industry is a must.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-6 years of hands-on experience in Simens system (S7 1200, S7 1500 H, S7 400H, Step 7, TIA, WinCC, etc.), with a strong preference for candidates from the Process industry (Water and Wastewater, HVAC, Oil & GAS).

Education & Certification:

• Technical School Graduation / Diploma in Engineering (Instrumentation / Electronics / Industrial automation or related field).