Service & Maintenance Engineer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visa

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Service and Maintenance Engineer to join our Operation Support team. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting DMG Mori and multi-axis CNC machines, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime.

You will lead preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support installations and upgrades, with an emphasis on safety and CMMS-driven spare parts management. English proficiency required; Arabic an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of relevant maintenance or service engineering experience.
• Hands-on CNC machine maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on DMG Mori and multi-axis CNC machines.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose faults on Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain CNC controllers.
• Perform geometric and mechanical machine alignment using dial indicators, lasers, and test bars.
• Service and repair WEDM and EDM machines.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, automated circuits, and control panels.
• Backup and restore CNC parameters, PLC programs, and machine data.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of recurring machine failures.
• Support machine installation, relocation, repairs, and technical upgrades.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage critical spare parts and maintain accurate maintenance records through CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and LOTO procedures.

Skills

CNC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

We are looking for a Service and Maintenance Engineer to join our Operation Support team. The role is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting CNC and production machinery, with a strong focus on DMG Mori and multi-axis CNC machines.

The position will support equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and emergency breakdowns to minimize production downtime and ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on DMG Mori and multi-axis CNC machines.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose faults on Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain CNC controllers.
• Perform geometric and mechanical machine alignment using dial indicators, lasers, and test bars.
• Service and repair WEDM and EDM systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, automated circuits, and control panels.
• Backup and restore CNC parameters, PLC programs, and machine data.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of recurring machine failures.
• Support machine installation, relocation, repairs, and technical upgrades.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage critical spare parts and maintain accurate maintenance records through CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and LOTO procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in maintenance or service engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience in CNC machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience in fault diagnosis and root-cause analysis.
• Good written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience servicing DMG/DMG Mori machines.
• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, and/or Heidenhain controllers.
• Hands-on experience with PLC fault finding and automated systems.
• Experience servicing WEDM and EDM machines.
• Knowledge of CNC machine alignment and mechanical fitting.
• Experience using SAP, Maximo, or similar CMMS platforms.
• Industrial safety or electrical regulation certifications.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.