Field Service Engineer for Drives & Crane Automation Dubai, UAE
Siemens AG
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Job summary
Siemens Digital Industries in the UAE seeks a Field Service Engineer for Drives and Crane Automation in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. You will ensure availability, safety, and performance of crane operations, focusing on VFDs, crane automation, and motion control systems, while supporting on-site and remote service activities.
Responsibilities include commissioning, troubleshooting, tuning, and maintenance of drive and PLC systems, HMI/SCADA configurations, and network diagnostics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- Willingness to travel and work in industrial environments.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- System-level thinking across PLC, motion, and HMI.
- Customer-oriented and service mindset.
Responsibilities
- Commission, service, troubleshoot Siemens drive systems (SINAMICS S120/G120/G150).
- Parameterization, tuning, and fault analysis of VFDs for crane motions.
- On-site and remote support for crane automation including CMS and RCMS.
- Diagnose system-level issues across drives, PLCs, HMIs, and I/O.
- Configure and support SIMATIC PLCs S7-300/400/1200/1500.
- Configure test and maintain SIMOTION motion control systems.
- Develop PLC and motion logic using TIA Portal and SIMATIC Manager.
- Configure HMI/SCADA with WinCC.
- Diagnostics and optimization of PROFINET/PROFIBUS networks.
- Perform backups, firmware upgrades, software updates per standards.
- Support preventive maintenance and modernization activities for crane and drive systems.
- Prepare service reports and documentation.
- Provide technical guidance to customers and site teams during commissioning and shutdowns.
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Job description
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving world We re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn People who want to make a real impact now and in the future Does that sound like you Then it seems like you d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant international team
Siemens Digital Industries is a leading innovator in automation and digitalization Our mission is to support customers in maximizing growth profit opportunities and ecological footprint in the discrete and process industries Ready to create your own journey Join our Digital Industry as a Field Service Engineer and help us transform the everyday by finding solutions and making the world a more inquisitive place for tomorrow
As a Field Service Engineer for Drives and Crane Automation Systems you will play a critical role in ensuring the availability safety and performance of industrial crane operations with a strong focus on Siemens Variable Frequency Drives VFDs crane automation and motion control systems. This role involves engineering commissioning configuring testing troubleshooting and maintaining integrated Siemens automation solutions including drive systems PLCs motion controllers HMI platforms and crane management systems supporting both on-site and remote service activities across complex industrial environments.
- Commission service troubleshoot and optimize Siemens drive systems including SINAMICS S120 G120 and G150 etc
- Perform parameterization tuning and fault analysis of VFDs for hoisting trolley gantry slewing and auxiliary crane motions
- Execute on-site and remote support activities for crane automation systems including SIMOCRANE Crane Management System CMS and Remote Crane Management System RCMS
- Diagnose and resolve system-level issues involving drives PLCs motion controllers HMIs and field instrumentation
- Commission modify and troubleshoot SIMATIC PLC systems S7-300 S7-400 S7-1200 S7-1500 and associated I O
- Configure test and support SIMOTION-based motion control systems
- Develop adapt and debug PLC and motion logic using TIA Portal and SIMATIC Manager
- Configure test and maintain HMI and SCADA systems using WinCC technologies
- Perform communication diagnostics and optimization for PROFINET PROFIBUS and industrial Ethernet networks
- Carry out system backups firmware upgrades and software updates in line with Siemens engineering standards
- Support preventive maintenance health checks and modernization activities for crane and drive systems
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for system failures and performance issues
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements crane standards and Siemens best practices
- Prepare service reports technical documentation and as-built records following service execution
- Provide technical guidance and support to customers site teams and internal stakeholders during commissioning breakdowns and shutdowns
- Strong hands-on experience with Siemens VFDs S120 G120 G150
- Proven experience in crane applications and crane automation
- Knowledge of SIMOCRANE CMS and RCMS
- Solid experience with SIMATIC PLCs S7-300 400 1200 1500
- Experience with SIMOTION motion control
- Proficiency in TIA Portal SIMATIC Manager and WinCC
- Knowledge of crane safety standards and industrial safety systems
- Experience with encoder systems load cells and crane field instrumentation
- Experience in ports smelters steel mining or heavy industries
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with Siemens or similar industrial automation platforms
- Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering Automation Mechatronics or related field
- Willingness to travel and work in industrial environments
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills
- System-level thinking drives PLC motion HMI
- Customer-oriented and service mindset
- Ability to work independently under pressure
- Siemens certifications in Drives PLC or Motion Control preferred
- Valid UAE driving license
Diverse and inclusive culture An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging the foundation to develop personally and professionally Extraordinary variety of learning amp development opportunities
Transform the everyday with us
We value your outstanding identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society
Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us
We celebrate the fact that our people are individuals and have different preferences and needs If we all thought the same we would never think of anything new That s why we recruit extraordinary minds from all walks of life We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity equity and inclusion We encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and are happy to give the opportunity to discuss flexibility and reasonable adjustment requirements Many of our teams are working optimally in a remote virtual adding to our ability to offer more flexibility on how you handle your time
Please note Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process
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