Senior Automation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Automation and Digitalization

Reporting to: Manager, Technology

Job location: Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia

Working hours: 8 hours

Type of work : Full time

Job post start date: 4/22/2026

Job post end date: 5/6/2026

Maaden Brief:

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain."

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

The Sr. Engineer, Automation and Digitalization play a critical role in shaping the organization's automation and digital transformation strategy. This position is responsible for providing expert guidance and leadership on all aspects of automation architecture, digitalization initiatives, and the integration of advanced technologies to drive operational excellence. The Sr. Engineer works closely with business stakeholders, engineers, IT professionals, and cross-functional teams to ensure that automation and digitalization efforts align with organizational goals and deliver measurable business value.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Designing and developing automation solutions and digital platforms that support business requirements and operational efficiency
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to understand automation needs and develop solutions that align with strategic objectives
• Defining and implementing governance processes to ensure the integrity, security, and compliance of digital systems
• Evaluating and recommending new tools and technologies to enhance automation and digitalization practices
• Leading the design and implementation of integration solutions to enable seamless data and process flow across systems
• Mentoring and coaching team members on best practices in automation, digitalization, and technology adoption
• Participating in cross-functional teams to implement solutions that support business initiatives and improve operational performance
• Monitoring and optimizing the performance, scalability, and reliability of automation systems to ensure high availability and quality
• Collaborating with IT and engineering teams to define standards, metrics, and principles that guide automation and digitalization practices
• Staying current on industry trends and best practices in automation, digital transformation, and technology innovation to drive continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Minimum Experience:

10+ years of experience in automation, digitalization, or related fields, preferably within mining and metals or industrial sectors.

Maaden High-Performance Competencies:

• Performance management
• Team development and capability building
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Ownership
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Achievement Drive
• Decisiveness and judgement
• Commercial Acumen
• Strategic Visioning

Key Interfaces:

• Strong knowledge of automation and digitalization principles and best practices
• Proficiency in designing and implementing automation solutions and digital platforms
• Experience in developing and maintaining automation and digitalization strategies and roadmaps
• Ability to design and implement governance processes and policies for digital systems
• Familiarity with integration and ETL processes
• Knowledge of data quality, data security, and system reliability standards
• Experience in digital platforms, IoT, and industrial automation technologies
• Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.