Mechanical Engineer - Automation Technology

Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

Please note that there will be a 6 months training in Europe and we require travel flexibility.

What you'll do:

This position is responsible for mechanical design, assembly and smooth operation of automated machines.

• Mechanical desing, assembly and wiring of machines and plants
• Maintenance work on mechanical and electronic systems, including inspections, cleanings and lubrications
• Creation of machine safety concepts and machine data concepts
• Design and optimization of automation solutions for production plants using PLC controllers, robotics, industrial image processing, drive technology, testing technology, safety technology and other automation technologies
• Programming and commissioning of PLC controllers, safety controllers and HMI systems
• Integration of robotic systems and other automated components into existing production processes
• Functional tests and performance tests on automation systems, troubleshooting and optimization of control programs
• Preparation of technical documentation, operating instructions and training material
• Collaboration in planning and implementing projects for modernization and expansion of our production facilities
• Support in training of new employees in using new automation technologies
• Introduction of Industry 4.0 technologies (such as 3D printing, AMR, predictive maintenance, simulation, ...)"

• Bachelor's degree in preferably mechanical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronics or a similar qualification
• Min 3 years of experience in industrial automation

• Cam-controlled machines like: Bihler (prefered); Wafios, Finzer
• Experienced in CAD, SPS, HMI-Systems; advantageous: programming skills
• Quick comprehension, continous learning, willingness to work shifts & travel

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen