As an Application Engineer at the company, you will connect innovation with real-world performance by designing and delivering customized VFD, PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for Water and Oil & Gas applications. Your tasks will directly contribute to boosting sales conversion, ensuring seamless installations and commissioning, and enhancing customer satisfaction through expert technical support and detailed documentation. You will work closely with the Project Sales Manager, Service, and Factory/Product Managers to create solutions that promote a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future in a vibrant market.
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Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide pre-sales technical support and review customer specifications.
- Assess application requirements, size VFD/PLC solutions, and prepare technical proposals/BOMs.
- Coordinate with factories and clients for technical accuracy and completeness.
- Design and configure VFD, PLC, HMI, and SCADA integrations.
- Develop control logic and customize automation solutions.
- Program PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) using advanced programming languages and manage industrial networking protocols (MODBUS RTU/TCP, PROFIBUS, PROFINET).
- Perform or supervise on-site commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Deliver technical training and prepare documentation (application notes, wiring diagrams, FAT/SAT reports).
- Act as a technical bridge between Sales, Product Management, Service, and Manufacturing to address complex requirements and drive product improvements.
- Evaluate System Integrators or Suppliers for project needs.
- Support account managers on technical calls and contribute to RFQs/RFPs.
- Participate in customer meetings and trade shows as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related engineering field.
- At least 3–5 years of hands-on experience with VFDs and Industrial Automation (PLC/SCADA).
- Practical experience in Water and Oil & Gas segments.
- Proficiency in VFDs, PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work within a matrix organization.
- Fluent in English.
- Willingness to travel.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for internal promotion and professional growth through mentoring and training.
- Flexibility and autonomy to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- An inclusive work environment that respects and values all backgrounds.
- Benefits including an annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more.
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about your potential career path with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
