Electrical & Maintenance Engineer - Umm Al Quwain

Henkel; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in the UAE to drive asset reliability and maintenance excellence within SAP. You will lead electrical troubleshooting, provide expertise in automation and control systems, and support engineering projects from concept through commissioning.

The role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing environments, strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA/HMI, SAP maintenance modules, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering.
• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing or process industries.
• Strong experience in electrical maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of power distribution, automation, PLC, SCADA and HMI systems.
• Proficient in SAP maintenance modules.
• Experience with commissioning, installation, and project execution.
• Strong safety and engineering compliance understanding.
• Advanced English and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive asset reliability and maintenance excellence within SAP.
• Lead electrical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Provide technical expertise in electrical, automation, and control systems.
• Support and execute engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives (PLC, SCADA, HMI).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Manage critical spare parts strategies and inventory optimization.
• Champion safety culture and compliance mindset.
• Drive continuous improvement in reliability, energy performance and efficiency.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP maintenance modules

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Job description

What you´ll do

• Drive asset reliability and maintenance excellence by developing, managing, and optimizing preventive maintenance strategies and plans within SAP.
• Lead electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts, identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide technical expertise in electrical, automation, and control systems.
• Support and execute engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives including PLC, SCADA, and HMI projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Manage critical spare parts strategies and inventory optimization.
• Champion a strong safety culture and compliance mindset.
• Drive continuous improvement in reliability, energy performance, and operational efficiency.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, process, or chemical industry environments.
• Strong experience in electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of power distribution, automation, PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Proficiency in SAP maintenance modules and preventive maintenance management.
• Experience with commissioning, installation, and project execution.
• Root cause analysis and reliability improvement expertise.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and engineering compliance.
• Advanced English and strong collaboration skills.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.