Senior Machine Control & Guidance Lead - Field Expert (GCC)

GENESIS Executive Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

GENESIS Executive Search is recruiting a Senior Machine Control and Machine Guidance Engineer in Dubai, UAE. The role leads a site team of engineers and technicians, installing and supporting machine control systems on heavy equipment, while ensuring safety and data accuracy.

Required is 3+ years in machine control/guidance, with GNSS, laser guidance, and 3D data experience. GCC project exposure and drone survey familiarity are preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years installing, calibrating and supporting machine control/guidance on site.
• Knowledge of GNSS/RTK, laser guidance, machine sensors and 3D design data.
• GCC infrastructure, port, airport or oil & gas project exposure preferred.
• Drone pilot certification or drone survey experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field; automation or surveying cert is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate and support machine control/guidance systems on excavators, dozers and graders.
• Set up GNSS base/rover and load 3D design data; verify accuracy.
• Troubleshoot hardware, sensor and software issues; coordinate repairs and parts.
• Train customer operators, survey teams, distributors and internal staff.
• Lead and mentor the field survey team; set priorities and allocate resources.
• Own standard procedures and drive service improvements (installation, calibration, drone ops, safety).
• Act as technical lead for key customers; support sales with demos and site trials.

Skills

Machine control software

Survey software

Leadership

Training/teaching

Safety & accuracy

Travel willingness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical/ Civil/ Geomatics Engineering

Automation or drone operations certification

Tools

DJI Terra

Pix4D

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Komatsu iMC

Topcon

Leica

Job description

GENESIS Executive Search is recruiting a Senior Machine Control and Machine Guidance Engineer in Dubai, UAE. The role leads a site team of engineers and technicians, installing and supporting machine control systems on heavy equipment, while ensuring safety and data accuracy.

Required is 3+ years in machine control/guidance, with GNSS, laser guidance, and 3D data experience. GCC project exposure and drone survey familiarity are preferred but not essential.