Technical Support Engineer

Johnson Controls; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to provide advanced technical assistance for fire detection products across the Middle East. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, training, and ensuring compliance with local civil defense requirements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience with fire detection systems. This position plays a vital role in maintaining customer satisfaction and product reliability in Dubai.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire detection EN-listed systems.
• Familiarity with EN54, BS5839-1 and Civil Defense requirements.
• Experience in delivering technical training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote and onsite technical support for fire detection panels.
• Ensure system designs comply with EN standards and local authority requirements.
• Deliver technical training to distributors and partners.

Skills

Strong understanding of fire alarm network architecture

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on experience with commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Modbus

BACnet

Job description

What you will do

The Technical Support Engineer provides advanced technical assistance for Johnson Controls’ EN‑listed fire detection products across the Middle East region. The role supports partners, installers, service teams, and end customers through troubleshooting, commissioning support, product expertise, and ensuring compliance with EN and local Civil Defense requirements. This position plays a key role in maintaining product reliability, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation.

How will you do

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide remote and onsite technical support for JCI EN fire detection panels, detectors, and networked systems.

• Diagnose complex hardware, software, and network‑related issues, ensuring timely resolution.

• Support system commissioning, configuration, programming, cause‑and‑effect development, and integration with BMS and third‑party interfaces.

• Escalate critical issues to global support and R&D when required.

Product Expertise & Knowledge Management

• Serve as a subject matter expert for EN product lines (e.g., Zettler Profile, FireClass EN, Tyco EN detection portfolio).

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of product releases, firmware updates, and configuration tools.

• Develop and update technical bulletins, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, and application notes.

Training & Enablement

• Deliver technical training to distributors, partners, JCI field teams, and key customers.

• Support certification programmes for installers and maintenance teams.

• Conduct workshops, demonstrations, and product seminars across the Middle East.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure system designs and configurations comply with EN standards and local authority requirements (Dubai Civil Defense, Abu Dhabi Civil Defense, etc.).

• Review design submittals, wiring diagrams, and cause‑and‑effect matrices.

• Prepare detailed technical reports and failure analysis documentation.

Field Support & Site Engagement

• Provide onsite support for major project installations, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting.

• Assist sales and project teams with technical evaluations, product selection, and solution design.

• Participate in customer meetings to resolve technical concerns.

Continuous Improvement

• Gather field feedback and communicate product performance issues to engineering teams.

• Recommend enhancements to improve product reliability and customer experience.

• Contribute to knowledge‑base development to streamline future support.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in fire detection EN‑listed systems.

• Strong understanding of fire alarm network architecture, loop design, and life‑safety system principles.

• Hands‑on experience with commissioning, programming, and troubleshooting fire detection systems.

• Familiarity with EN54, BS5839-1 and Middle East Civil Defense requirements.

• Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Johnson Controls / Tyco / Zettler EN fire detection platforms.

• Knowledge of BMS integration protocols (Modbus, BACnet).

• Experience delivering technical training.