Clean Room Technician

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled technician to support the assembly and maintenance of high-tech optoelectronic equipment in clean room environments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in the optics or aerospace sectors and possess expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex systems. Responsibilities include conducting validations and ensuring compliance with military standards. This position requires a relevant diploma and offers opportunities for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industrial experience in clean room environments.
• Hands-on expertise in diagnosing and repairing optronic and electrical components.
• Mastery of reading technical drawings and industrial instructions.
• Advanced command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate new optoelectronic equipment in clean room protocols.
• Conduct diagnostics and repairs on products requiring maintenance.
• Operate and maintain automated systems in production environments.
• Perform validation tests and quality audits post-assembly.
• Analyze anomalies during testing and contribute to corrective actions.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on systems and equipment.
• Draft detailed technical reports for assembly tasks.
• Support the implementation of work instructions for clean room operations.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards in the UAE.

Skills

Clean room protocols

Technical diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Technical report writing

Interpreting technical drawings

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Diploma/degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics

Tools

Diagnostic software

Manufacturing tools

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is solution delivering and supporting high-tech solutions for defense & aerospace, focused on advanced optronics and navigation across the UAE region. The company operates rigorous, state-of-the-art production facilities dedicated to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the assembly, integration, and sub-assembly of new optoelectronic and electromechanical equipment in compliance with clean room protocols and precise manufacturing instructions.
• Conduct technical diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair interventions on products requiring maintenance, ensuring full traceability and thorough documentation for all actions performed.
• Operate, configure, and maintain automated systems used in both production and servicing environments, supporting manufacturing, inspection, and repair of equipment.
• Perform product validation tests, function controls, and quality audits following assembly or maintenance activities to confirm compliance with technical requirements before release or delivery to clients.
• Analyze anomalies or deviations detected during assembly, testing, or maintenance, and contribute to root‑cause identification and corrective actions.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on systems, tools, and equipment that support both manufacturing and after‑sales service operations.
• Draft and maintain detailed technical reports and intervention records for assembly and maintenance tasks, and actively participate in process improvement initiatives for both production and servicing activities.
• Support the development, update, and implementation of work instructions, training materials, and new procedures relevant to clean room operations.
• Ensure full compliance with quality, safety, and military industry standards particular to the UAE.

Requirements

• Engineer or minimum Technician‑level diploma/degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field. IPC certification preferred.
• Proven industrial experience (minimum 5 years) in clean room environments, ideally within the optics, defense, aerospace, or high‑precision electronics sectors.
• Hands‑on expertise in handling, diagnosing, and repairing optronic, electrical, and mechatronic components in clean room conditions.
• Mastery of reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, bill of materials, and industrial work instructions.
• Experience with test benches, diagnostic software, and a range of manufacturing or inspection tools.
• Advanced command of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement (LEAN, 5S, Root Cause Analysis) methodologies is strongly valued.
• Eligible for work in the UAE, including for roles within the defense or military supply chain (security clearance will be required).
• Comfortable with occasional international travel and collaboration within multinational teams.