Ma'adenLead Specialist, Autonomous Platforms
Ma'aden is hiring a Lead Specialist, Autonomous Platforms in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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Lead the design, development, and deployment of autonomous platforms, robotics, IoT, and AI systems to enhance mining operations.
Why This Role Matters
Leads specialized technical solutions within Sustainability & Resource Growth by designing, developing, and deploying autonomous platforms that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and innovation. The role manages complex initiatives, maintains scalable and reliable autonomous systems, and enables business value through advanced technologies and cross-functional collaboration
What You Will Deliver
Autonomous Platform Architecture & Design
Lead the design of autonomous platform architectures, including integration of robotics, IoT, AI, and control systems.
Define technical standards, design patterns, and system architectures aligned with enterprise and innovation strategies.
Maintain scalable, modular solutions aligned with future technology roadmaps.
Solution Development & Implementation
Lead technical design and implementation of autonomous platforms and systems.
Guide multidisciplinary delivery teams across engineering, data/AI, and operations to implement solutions effectively.
Oversee deployment of autonomous capabilities into operational environments, maintaining reliability and usability.
Integration Across Technology Layers
Integrate sensors, control systems, data platforms, and analytics layers.
Coordinate integration between OT (Operational Technology) and IT systems to enable real-time and intelligent operations.
Resolve technical dependencies and system interoperability challenges.
Performance, Reliability & Safety
Maintain high performance, reliability, and resilience of autonomous systems
Define monitoring frameworks, operational performance benchmarks, and KPIs.
Maintain compliance with safety standards and operational risk requirements, especially in industrial environments.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Maintain compliance with enterprise governance frameworks, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory standards.
Identify and manage risks related to autonomous systems deployment and scaling.
Support architecture and technical reviews to maintain compliance and quality.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Alignment
Collaborate with Innovation, Operations, Engineering, and Data & AI teams to deliver integrated outcomes.
Translate business and operational requirements into technical autonomous platform solutions.
Provide technical guidance and influence decision-making across stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Drive continuous improvement of autonomous platform capabilities, tools, and methodologies.
Identify and assess emerging technologies such as AI-driven automation, robotics, digital twins, and edge computing.
Support innovation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and value realization
What Success Looks Like
Delivers autonomous platform solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and innovation.
Develops scalable, modular autonomous platform architectures aligned with enterprise and innovation strategies.
Develops scalable, modular autonomous platform architectures aligned with enterprise and innovation strategies.
Integrates sensors, control systems, data platforms, analytics layers, OT, and IT systems to enable real-time intelligent operations.
Defines monitoring frameworks, operational performance benchmarks, and KPIs for autonomous systems.
Maintains compliance with enterprise governance frameworks, cybersecurity requirements, regulatory standards, safety standards, and operational risk requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
8-10 years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, industrial automation, or advanced technology environments.
Proven experience designing or implementing autonomous or semi-autonomous platforms.
Experience
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in process control or industrial automation systems.
Skills That Matter
Strong knowledge of autonomous systems, robotics, control systems, and industrial automation.
Experience with AI/ML, computer vision, and sensor technologies used in autonomous platforms.
Understanding of OT/IT integration, IoT architectures, and edge computing platforms.
Familiarity with real-time data processing, telemetry systems, and control systems integration.
Experience with system integration, simulation tools, and testing environments.
Knowledge of safety-critical systems and industrial standards.
Strategic Thinking: Understands sustainability priorities and aligns activities with business goals.
Analytical Problem Solving: Uses data-driven approaches to identify and solve performance gaps.
Stakeholder Management: Works effectively with cross-functional teams.
Communication: Presents insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
1. Career Growth2. Competitive Salaries
3. Comprehensive Package
4. Inclusive Work Environment
5. Work-Life Balance
6. Employee wellness
How we rate this
Lead Specialist, Autonomous Platforms at Ma'aden rates 65 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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Questions you could be asked
- Walk me through a computer vision problem you solved, from raw data to a deployed model.
- Tell me about a project where autonomous systems was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where system architecture was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where integration was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where safety compliance was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Computer vision, Autonomous Systems, System Architecture, Integration, and Safety Compliance. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
- Show where AI is part of your daily process, not a one-off project. This role expects it to be a running habit.
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