CONTROLS ENGINEER | UAE

Leadingedgeme; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingedgeme is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, implement and support control systems in a fast-paced UAE environment. You will program PLCs, configure SCADA/HMI, test and commission systems, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet project scopes.

Ideal candidates have UAE/GCC experience, strong documentation skills, and a degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Control Systems. This onsite role requires staying updated with safety standards and regulatory requirements in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or a related field.
• Experience with UAE or GCC region is preferred.
• Strong PLC/SCADA/HMI skills and control system understanding.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for industrial applications.
• Program, configure, and maintain PLCs, SCADA, and HMI panels.
• Test, commission, and troubleshoot control systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.
• Prepare wiring diagrams, specifications, and commissioning reports.
• Identify faults and improve performance of control systems.
• Ensure compliance with UAE safety standards and regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI configuration

Electrical & instrumentation

Industrial automation

Technical documentation

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Control Systems Engineering

Job description

NOW HIRING | CONTROLS ENGINEER | UAE

Position Title: Controls Engineer

Location: UAE (Onsite)

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Compensation: Competitive Package

Role Overview

Our Client is a well-established organisation in the UAE seeking a skilled Controls Engineer with a strong UAE or GCC background to join their growing engineering team. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in control systems design, implementation, and maintenance within a technical and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for industrial and mechanical applications.
• Programme, configure, and maintain PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and HMI (Human Machine Interface) panels.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Prepare technical documentation including control system specifications, wiring diagrams, and commissioning reports.
• Identify and resolve control system faults and performance issues promptly.
• Ensure all control systems comply with UAE safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer within the UAE or GCC region is mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI configuration.
• Solid understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with industrial automation and control system integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Control Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Must be currently based in the UAE with valid residency and legal right to work.