Automation & Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer

Eaton Corporation

Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Internal promotion opportunities

Ongoing learning via Eaton University

Commitment to safety and wellbeing

Global collaboration

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Dubai is seeking an Automation Maintenance Engineer to develop and implement maintenance strategies for PLC-controlled machines, robotics, and integrated production equipment. The role focuses on reliability improvements, RCA-based problem solving, and optimizing control systems in a fast-paced industrial setting.

You will lead maintenance plans, collaborate with production and engineering teams, and support commissioning and integration of automated equipment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronics or a similar qualification
Min 2 years of experience in industrial automation
Knowledge of Cam-controlled machines like: Bihler (preferred), Wafios, Finzer
High-speed automatic assembly lines like: Stiwa, PIA, Festo, Omron, B&R, DA Automation

Responsibilities

Develop and implement maintenance strategies for automated systems, including preventive, predictive and corrective approaches for PLC-controlled machines, robotics and integrated production equipment.
Drive reliability improvement of automation systems, analyzing downtime, MTBF and MTTR, identifying failure modes in electrical, control and mechatronic systems, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Lead structured root cause analysis (RCA, A3, 5 Why) for automation, control and system integration issues, ensuring sustainable elimination of recurring failures.
Own performance of control and automation systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, robotic systems, and HMI and industrial control systems.
Define and optimize maintenance plans and standards for electrical and mechatronic systems, including inspection routines and lifecycle management.
Drive continuous improvement of automation solutions, optimizing control logic, system integration and machine performance with production and engineering teams.
Support and optimize PLC, safety controllers and HMI systems, ensuring robust operation and alignment with production requirements.
Lead integration and optimization of robotic systems and automation components into existing production processes, ensuring compatibility and reliability.
Define and deploy predictive maintenance approaches using system data and failure trends to reduce unplanned downtime.
Support commissioning and industrialization of automated equipment, ensuring robustness and readiness for serial production.
Standardize maintenance processes, documentation and control strategies with technical specs and troubleshooting guidelines.
Provide technical leadership to maintenance technicians for complex issues without taking ownership of execution.
Collaborate with engineers, toolmakers and OEM partners for system optimization, upgrades and issue resolution.