We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join a leading paper manufacturing company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for programming, maintaining, and optimizing automation and control systems that support efficient mill operations, process improvements, and production reliability.
- Bachelor’s Degree / Graduate Degree in Automation, Instrumentation & Control, or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 5+ years of direct automation and control systems engineering experience within a continuous process manufacturing environment—ideally in Tissue Paper Manufacturing or advanced Paper Mills.
- Proven experience programming and troubleshooting major industrial systems, specifically Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal), ABB, Valmet DCS, or Rockwell Automation.
- Deep understanding of industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
- Hands-on familiarity with paper machine-specific systems like QCS (Quality Control Systems) is highly advantageous.
- Quick, logical troubleshooter who communicates clearly and directly under pressure.
- Able to collaborate effectively with both field technicians and corporate engineering teams.