Application Engineer

Danfoss; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Dubai seeks an Application Engineer to design and deliver VFD, PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for the Water and Oil & Gas sectors. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, a degree in engineering, and strong communication skills. You'll work closely with sales and product management, providing technical support and ensuring successful installations. Join us for an inclusive environment and diverse benefits.

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.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hands-on experience with VFDs

Experience in Industrial Automation (PLC/SCADA)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work within a matrix organization

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

VFD

PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley)

HMI/SCADA systems

Industrial networking protocols

Job description

Application Engineer

Requisition ID: 46797

Job Location(s):

Dubai, AE

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Seg

Job Function: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

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 RT/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.

• Fluent in English.

• Willingness to travel.

What You'll Get from Us

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

2. 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.

3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

4. 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.