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

• 3–8 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)