Dubai: Senior Automation Service Engineer (DCS/PCS7)

Siemens; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Learning opportunities

Career growth potential

Job summary

Siemens Dubai seeks an Automation Service Engineer to design, install, test, and commission automation control systems in diverse industrial environments. The role emphasizes PCS 7/Simatic S7, WinCC, and cybersecurity for industrial networks.

You will collaborate with IT and operations, travel as needed, and contribute to securing control systems while delivering robust engineering solutions. A UAE driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Siemens DCS and SCADA design, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience in PCS 7 Safety Systems, STEP 7, WinCC, TIA, and Safety Systems.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent client‑facing and communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a combined client/contractor team.
• Fair knowledge of industrial control system cybersecurity standards and best practices (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82).
• Proficiency in network architecture design, industrial communication protocols, and network security technologies.
• Familiarity with industrial control system vulnerabilities, threat modeling, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Willingness to travel and work onshore and offshore as required.
• UAE valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, implement, test, and commission PCS 7 control systems and SIMATIC S7 Safety Systems for a variety of industrial control system applications.
• Develop PCS 7, TIA, WinCC, STEP 7, and PLC programs based on schematics and customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot control loops, motor wiring, and industrial instrumentation.
• Industrial instrumentation selection, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Design industrial network architectures with a focus on cybersecurity best practices
• Configure, commission, and troubleshoot industrial network devices and communication protocols
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to industrial control system cybersecurity
• Perform risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and implement security measures to protect control systems
• Develop and document cybersecurity policies, procedures, and incident response plans
• Train operations and maintenance personnel on cybersecurity awareness and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and management, to ensure holistic cybersecurity approach
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including IO lists, FDS/DDS, system architectures, wiring diagrams, control schematics, SCADA graphics, ESD C&E matrix, FAT/SAT procedures, and O&M manuals

Skills

Siemens DCS & SCADA design

PCS 7 Safety Systems

STEP 7

WinCC

TIA Portal

Cybersecurity knowledge

Network architecture design

Industrial communication protocols

Troubleshooting

Client-facing skills

Travel and offshore readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SIMATIC S7

PCS 7

TIA Portal

WinCC

Step7

Job description

Siemens Dubai seeks an Automation Service Engineer to design, install, test, and commission automation control systems in diverse industrial environments. The role emphasizes PCS 7/Simatic S7, WinCC, and cybersecurity for industrial networks.

You will collaborate with IT and operations, travel as needed, and contribute to securing control systems while delivering robust engineering solutions. A UAE driving license is required.