Application Engineer

Danfoss GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Dubai is seeking an Application Engineer to design and deliver customized VFD, PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for Water and Oil & Gas applications. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in industrial automation and an engineering degree. Responsibilities include providing technical support and performing on-site commissioning. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with VFDs and Industrial Automation.
• Practical experience in Water and Oil & Gas segments.
• Ability to design and configure automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales technical support and prepare technical proposals.
• Design and configure VFD, PLC, HMI, and SCADA integration.
• Perform or supervise on-site commissioning and troubleshooting.

Skills

Hands-on experience with VFDs

Experience in Industrial Automation

Proficiency in PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a matrix organization

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field

Tools

HMI/SCADA systems

MODBUS RTU/TCP

PROFIBUS

PROFINET

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As our Application Engineer, you will connect innovation with real-world performance by designing and delivering customized VFD, PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for Water and Oil & Gas applications.

Your efforts will directly boost sales conversion, guarantee seamless installations and commissioning, and enhance customer satisfaction through expert technical support and detailed documentation.

Each solution you create will contribute to building a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future within one of the region’s most vibrant markets. This role is based in the UAE and reports to the Project Sales Manager, collaborating closely with the Service and Factory/Product Managers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide pre-sales technical support, review customer specifications, assess application requirements, size VFD/PLC solutions, prepare technical proposals/BOMs, and support responses.
• Coordinate with factories and clients to ensure technical completeness and accuracy.
• Design and configure VFD, PLC, HMI, and SCADA integration. Develop control logic and customize automation solutions.
• Program PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) using advanced programming language and handle industrial networking protocol (MODBUS RTU/TCP, PROFIBUS, PROFINET).
• Perform or supervise on-site commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Deliver technical training and prepare documentation (application notes, wiring diagrams, FAT/SAT reports).
• Act as technical bridge between Sales, Product Management, Service, and Manufacturing to resolve complex requirements and drive product improvements.
• Evaluate competent System Integrators or Suppliers for project needs.
• Support account managers on technical calls and contribute to RFQs/RFPs and participate in customer meetings and trade shows as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related engineering field.
• At least 3–5 years of hands‑on experience with VFDs and Industrial Automation (PLC/SCADA).
• Practical experience in Water and Oil & Gas segments.
• Proficiency in VFDs, PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work within a matrix organization.
• Willingness to travel.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.