Control Room Technician

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks a Control Room Technician to oversee safe operation and monitoring of the engine production test cell. You will execute approved sequences, monitor parameters, and respond to alarms, ensuring traceability of results and adherence to procedures.

Role requires a technical diploma, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in English. Shift work may be required; safety and accuracy are essential in handling high-temperature gas turbine engines and rotating machinery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating test stations, control rooms, or industrial test equipment.
• Able to read and strictly follow written test procedures and work instructions in English.
• Experience operating test or HMI software; familiarity with DAQ systems and instrumentation is an advantage.
• Experience with fuel systems, pressurized systems, or rotating machinery is an advantage.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO standards.
• Willing to work shifts if required by the test schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate control room systems and execute approved test sequences exactly as defined in the procedures.
• Monitor live test parameters and execute start, stop, hold, and emergency shutdown procedures when criteria are met.
• Perform pre-test and post-test checks, leak checks, and support rigging and de-rigging of the unit under test.
• Record test results with full traceability and report discrepancies to the Senior Technician.
• Perform first-level checks of test equipment and instrumentation, track calibration status.
• Engage with production schedule and goals.
• Comply with AS9100 and contribute to a safe, lean production process (EHS, 5S).
• Collaborate with production, test engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Technical diploma or vocational qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Mechatronics (or equivalent experience)

Tools

DAQ systems

HMI software

Instrumentation

Job description

Job Description:

ABOUT EDGE

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped. Together, we are shaping the future.

PowerTech is a leading innovator in propulsion technologies, specializing in cutting-edge microjets, turbofan engines, and internal combustion engines. We are dedicated to advancing propulsion systems through rigorous testing, precision engineering, and robust manufacturing processes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Control Room Technician is responsible for the safe operation and monitoring of the engine production test cell. This role requires a higher level of technical expertise than assembly positions: the technician executes approved test sequences from the control room, monitors live engine parameters during test runs, and reacts correctly to alarms, limits, and abnormal behaviour.

The technician performs pre-test checks of instrumentation, fuel system status, and cell readiness, supports rigging and de-rigging of the unit under test, and secures the cell after each run. Every test must be executed strictly to procedure and fully recorded, ensuring complete traceability of results, serial numbers, and configurations.

Due to the nature of the product — gas turbine engines running on fuel, at high temperature, with rotating machinery — disciplined execution, constant attention, and a safety-first mindset are essential. The Control Room Technician is expected to stop a test and report immediately whenever something is not right, even if readings are still within limits, and reports to the Senior Technician – Production Testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate control room systems and execute approved test sequences (HMI / test software) exactly as defined in the procedures.
• Monitor live test parameters (temperatures, pressures, vibration, thrust, speed) and execute start, stop, hold, and emergency shutdown procedures when defined criteria are met.
• Perform pre-test and post-test checks, leak checks, and support rigging and de-rigging of the unit under test.
• Record test results with full traceability and report all discrepancies and anomalies to the Senior Technician.
• Perform first-level checks of test equipment and instrumentation, track calibration status and consumables.
• Engage to production schedule and goals.
• Comply with AS9100.
• Contribute to a safe and lean production process (EHS, 5S).
• Collaborate with production, test engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical diploma or vocational qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Mechatronics (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience operating test stations, control rooms, or industrial test equipment in a manufacturing or test environment.
• Able to read and strictly follow written test procedures and work instructions in English.
• Experience operating test or HMI software; familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ) systems and instrumentation is an advantage.
• Experience with fuel systems, pressurized systems, or rotating machinery is an advantage.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO standards.
• Willing to work shifts if required by the test schedule.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAEs EDGE is one of the worlds leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.