Lead Automation Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
5 days ago
£90,000 – £110,000 pa

Salary

£90,000 – £110,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Posted
5 Jun 2026 (5 days ago)

Benefits

Bonus Medical Flights Career Progression Relocation Support

Lead Automation Engineer

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

AED 40,000 - 55,000 per month + Bonus + Medical + Flights + Career Progression

Are you an Automation Engineer with strong PLC, robotics, and industrial automation experience, looking to join a growing modular manufacturing business investing heavily into advanced factory automation systems?

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in developing and improving automation capability within a modern modular manufacturing environment, helping drive efficiency, scalability, and production performance.

The business is continuing to expand internationally and is looking for someone who can lead automation projects, integrate manufacturing systems, and support the future development of smart factory operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious automation professional looking to step into a high-impact role and play a pivotal part in the growth of a rapidly scaling international business.

The Role:

Design and implement automation and control systems for manufacturing operations

Program and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems

Integrate robotics, sensors, drives, and motion control systems

Conduct FAT/SAT testing, troubleshooting, and system optimisation

Lead automation projects and support the development of smart factory operationsThe Person:

Strong industrial automation and PLC programming experience

Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff, or similar systems

Background within manufacturing, automation, or advanced production environments

Degree qualified in Automation, Electrical, or Mechatronics EngineeringWhy Join:

Modular manufacturing business investing heavily in advanced factory automation

High-impact role leading automation capability in a smart factory environment

Rapidly scaling international business with clear career progression

Strong package including bonus, medical, flights, and relocation supportRise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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