Telematics Installation Engineer – IoT / GPS Tracking

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks a hands-on Telematics Installation Engineer to install, commission and maintain tracking devices on heavy equipment across airport, port and warehouse environments in the UAE. You will plan installations, manage wiring to vehicle power, CAN bus and sensors, and ensure safety and compliance with site rules.

Responsibilities include on-site installation, commissioning, documentation and coordination with client teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Telecommunications, Automobile or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Certification in automotive or heavy-equipment electrical systems.
• Training in IoT, RF or networking or vendor device certifications.
• Valid HSE or safety training, such as working at height, electrical safety.
• Airside or port safety and security awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Site surveys and installation planning.
• Install telematics devices on equipment and wire to power, ignition and CAN bus/sensors where required.
• Install and configure gateways, readers, antennas and supporting infrastructure.
• Verify data on the platform and complete acceptance testing.
• Maintain digital installation documents and reports.

Skills

Electrical systems

CAN bus/J1939

GNSS

BLE/RFID/LoRaWAN

Multimeter use

English communication

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Electronics

Engineering degree (Mechatronics/EC

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering

Power tools

Job description

We are looking for a hands‑on Telematics Installation Engineer to install, commission and maintain tracking solutions on operational equipment. Our deployments are on industrial and airside assets, not on-road commercial vehicles.

Typical assets include ground support equipment (tugs, belt loaders, pushback tractors), port equipment (reach stackers, straddle carriers, terminal tractors, trailers, cranes) and warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet movers, roll cages and other non-powered assets). These assets run in harsh, high-vibration and restricted-access environments, so installations must be robust, safe and compliant with site rules.

Key responsibilities

• Site surveys and installation planning
• Conduct site and asset surveys to assess equipment types, mounting points, power availability and connectivity.
• Recommend device placement, mounting method, cabling route and power connection for each asset type.
• Prepare installation plans, bills of materials and tooling requirements before mobilization.
• Installation and commissioning
• Install telematics and tracking devices on equipment, including wiring to vehicle power, ignition and CAN bus/J1939 or sensor inputs where required.
• Install and configure gateways, readers, antennas and supporting infrastructure.
• Configure devices, verify data on the platform (location, ignition, hours, sensors) and complete acceptance testing.
• Ensure installations do not affect equipment warranty, safety systems or normal operation.

Maintenance, troubleshooting and support

• Diagnose and fix hardware, wiring, power and connectivity faults on site and remotely.
• Carry out preventive maintenance, device swaps, battery replacements and firmware updates.
• Escalate product issues to the engineering team with clear evidence and logs.

Supervision and coordination

• Supervise and train outsourced installation technicians | partner’s & client’s installation team and ensure work quality.
• Coordinate installation windows with customer operations, maintenance teams and equipment OEMs to minimize asset downtime.

Documentation and asset records

• Maintain digital installation documentations.
• Prepare installation reports, job sheets and handover documents.
• Track device and spares inventory across sites.

Health, safety and site compliance

• Follow airport, port and warehouse safety, security and HSE rules, including permits to work and airside or terminal access procedures.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow lock-out/tag-out and electrical safety practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Telecommunications, Automobile or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Preferred
• Certification in automotive or heavy-equipment electrical systems.
• Training in IoT, RF or networking or vendor device certifications.
• Valid HSE or safety training, such as working at height, electrical safety or first aid.
• Airside or port safety and security awareness training.

Experience

• 3–6 years of hands‑on experience installing telematics, GPS trackers, IoT devices or auto‑electrical systems.
• Experience working on heavy equipment, industrial vehicles or specialized machinery.
• Experience testing and commissioning devices against a cloud platform or dashboard.

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferred

• Installation experience on airport ground support equipment, port and terminal equipment, or material-handling equipment such as forklifts.
• Experience working airside at an airport or inside port terminals.
• Exposure to BLE, RFID or LoRaWAN technologies.
• Experience supervising installation teams or subcontractors.

Skills and competencies

Technical

• Reading wiring diagrams and working with 12V/24V/48V DC electrical systems, including electric and hybrid equipment.
• Use of multimeters, crimping tools, soldering and power tools.
• Working knowledge of CAN bus/J1939, digital and analogue inputs and sensors (fuel, temperature, door, load).
• Understanding of GNSS, cellular (4G/LTE-M/NB-IoT), BLE, RFID and LoRaWAN technologies.
• Device configuration over serial, Bluetooth or web tools; basic understanding of APN, SIM and network settings.
• Basic understanding of networking aspects.
• Use of laptops, mobile apps and MS Office for configuration and reporting.

Behavioral

• Strong attention to detail.
• Safety-first mindset in live operational environments.
• Excellent communication skills when working with clients, partners and internal team members.
• Proficiency in English; other languages are an advantage.
• Ability to work independently on remote sites and to manage time under tight installation windows.
• Customer-facing professionalism when working with operators and maintenance teams.

Other requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently to sites in India and the UAE, and overseas based on project requirements.
• A valid passport, with no restrictions on international travel.
• Willingness to work in shifts, at night and on weekends to fit customer operating windows.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and humid conditions and in physically demanding environments.
• Eligibility to obtain airport, port and site access permits and security clearances, including background checks.
• A valid driving license for the country of posting; eligibility for an airside driving permit is an advantage