Maintenance Mechanical Engineer (Bihler)

Eaton Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for internal promotion

Long-term learning and development

Focus on employee health and safety

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is looking for a Mechanical Systems Engineer to develop and implement maintenance strategies in Dubai. The role focuses on optimizing equipment reliability and collaborating across teams to enhance production processes.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of three years in industrial automation. The position promises competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Knowledge of Cam‑controlled machines like Bihler, Wafios, Finzer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for mechanical systems.
• Drive equipment reliability improvement and analyze downtime.
• Lead structured root cause analysis for mechanical failures.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve machine performance.
• Drive continuous improvement of mechanical systems.

Skills

CAD

SPS

HMI-Systems

Programming skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronics

Tools

Cam-controlled machines

Job description

Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!

This role is based in Dubai, a strategic hub for Eaton’s Middle East operations.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for mechanical systems, including preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance approaches to ensure equipment reliability and production continuity.
• Drive equipment reliability improvement, analyzing downtime, MTBF and MTTR, identifying mechanical failure modes and implementing corrective and preventive actions to improve machine availability.
• Lead structured root cause analysis (RCA, A3, 5 Why) for mechanical failures across cam‑controlled systems, injection molding equipment and automated production lines, ensuring sustainable elimination of recurring issues.
• Data driven definition and technical optimization of maintenance plans and standards, including inspection routines, lubrication strategies, wear part replacement and overhaul intervals for mechanical components to ensure optimal functionality and minimum downtime.
• Own mechanical performance of critical advanced automated manufacturing equipment, including:
  • Cam‑controlled forming and assembly machines
  • Plastic injection molding machines (mechanical systems, clamping units, cooling systems)
• Collaborate with production, toolmaking and engineering teams to improve machine stability, cycle time consistency and overall process performance.
• Define and deploy predictive maintenance approaches, using equipment condition data, wear analysis and failure trends to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support equipment commissioning and industrialization activities, ensuring mechanical robustness, maintainability and readiness for serial production.
• Drive continuous improvement of mechanical systems, focusing on reduction of breakdowns, improvement of equipment lifetime and stabilization of manufacturing processes.
• Standardize maintenance processes and documentation, ensuring consistent application of maintenance practices and technical guidelines across equipment.
• Provide technical support for complex mechanical issues, guiding maintenance technicians in troubleshooting without taking over execution activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners (toolmakers, engineers, OEMs) to resolve technical issues, implement improvements and support equipment upgrades.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronics or a similar qualification.
• Min 3 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Knowledge of Cam‑controlled machines like Bihler (preferred), Wafios, Finzer.

Skills:

• Experienced in CAD, SPS, HMI‑Systems; advantageous: programming skills.
• Quick comprehension, continuous learning, willingness to work shifts.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team.
• Internal promotion opportunities whenever possible.
• Long‑term learning and development through Eaton University.
• Dedication to reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Focus on employee health and safety; wellness initiatives.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.