Mechatronics & Automation Engineer alfanar Precast

About the Role

Alfanar is seeking a Mechatronics & Automation Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves designing, developing, integrating, and validating advanced mechatronic, robotic, and automated systems, including construction automation solutions, within a multidisciplinary R&D environment. The position requires 2-5 years of experience and focuses on delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate operational requirements into technical specifications and system architectures, integrating mechanical, electrical, electronic, embedded, control, and software subsystems.
• Conduct engineering calculations, feasibility studies, design reviews, and risk assessments to optimize performance, reliability, safety, manufacturability, and cost.
• Develop mechanical concepts, mechanisms, assemblies, and structural interfaces, preparing 3D models, 2D manufacturing drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control-panel layouts, and system interfaces, including calculating electrical loads and selecting components.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs, control sequences, interlocks, and alarms.
• Program, configure, calibrate, and integrate industrial and collaborative robots, developing motion paths and sensor-based operations.
• Integrate embedded firmware, electronic circuits, hardware interfaces, and PCB systems.
• Select and calibrate sensors, instrumentation, and feedback systems, integrating HMI/GUI applications, APIs, data logging, diagnostics, and automated controls.
• Prepare technical specifications for suppliers, evaluate components and quotations, and coordinate with procurement to resolve technical issues.
• Assemble, configure, test, and commission prototypes and automated systems, executing test plans to verify functionality, accuracy, performance, reliability, and safety.
• Maintain engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, test records, and BOMs, preparing operating instructions and maintenance procedures.

General Accountabilities

• Continuously enhance technical knowledge, engineering competencies, and professional skills through training and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Complete assigned tasks within agreed schedules, budgets, and quality requirements, utilizing resources efficiently and reporting deviations.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, proactively address technical and operational challenges, and escalate risks affecting safety, quality, cost, or project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with approved specifications, procedures, and quality standards, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, project management, procurement, production, quality, and operations.
• Comply with company policies, document-control procedures, confidentiality requirements, and intellectual property protection.
• Apply applicable Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements during design, assembly, testing, and commissioning, identifying and reporting hazards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in mechatronics and automation engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to combine mechanical, electrical, electronic, embedded systems, control systems, and software engineering principles.
• Experience in the full development lifecycle, from requirements definition to commissioning and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operating within a multidisciplinary R&D environment focused on innovative solutions.