Cable & Partial Discharge Application Engineer

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai seeks a qualified individual to provide technical expertise and support in cable testing. Responsibilities include conducting product demonstrations, offering pre- and post-sales support, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in cable diagnostics, along with strong knowledge of MV/HV cable systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cable testing and diagnostics.
• In-depth understanding of insulation degradation mechanisms.
• Field testing and troubleshooting of underground cables.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed product demonstrations and training sessions.
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to clients.
• Support commissioning setup and calibration of testing equipment.

Skills

Product demonstrations

Technical support

Cable fault location

Customer engagement

MV/HV cable systems

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Megger or equivalent testing equipment

Job description

1. Technical Expertise & Support

• Deliver detailed product demonstrations presentations and training sessions on cable fault location Very Low Frequency (VLF) testing and Partial Discharge (PD) diagnostic systems.
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to customers distributors and internal teams.
• Assist customers in interpreting test results and offer diagnostic insights or recommended actions for cable condition assessment.
• Support the commissioning setup and calibration of MV/HV testing and PD measurement equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation user guides and training materials to enhance client understanding and equipment utilization.
• Liaise with the engineering and R&D teams to provide feedback on product performance feature enhancements and market requirements.

2. Customer Engagement & Business Support

• Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to identify client needs and propose technically sound solutions.
• Participate in on-site customer visits technical seminars workshops and webinars to promote awareness of diagnostic testing methodologies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) at trade shows exhibitions and industry events.
• Support key account management by providing application-based insights and strengthening customer relationships.
• Assist in the preparation of technical proposals tenders and specifications in coordination with sales and product teams.

3. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure that all technical activities are conducted in compliance with company procedures industry standards and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of demonstrations site visits and customer communications for reporting and analysis.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies IEC/IEEE standards and diagnostic methodologies relevant to high-voltage cable testing.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Masters degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cable testing insulation diagnostics or partial discharge analysis.
• In-depth understanding of MV/HV cable systems insulation degradation mechanisms and PD phenomena.
• Experience in field testing troubleshooting and diagnostics of underground cable networks.
• Familiarity with VLF testing TDR and PD testing methods and standards (e.g. IEC 60270).
• Knowledge of Megger or equivalent testing equipment is an advantage.