About the Role
We operate a modern joinery factory in Sharjah, producing kitchens, wardrobes, doors, and bespoke fit-out joinery using a fleet of CNC and panel-processing machinery from leading Italian, German, and Chinese manufacturers. We are looking for a hands-on Mechatronics Engineer to ensure this machinery runs at its best by minimising downtime, driving preventive maintenance, and continuously optimising machine performance, output, and precision. This is a practical, shop-floor role for an engineer who is as comfortable with a schematic and a PLC as they are with a spanner.
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Location: Emirates Industrial City, Sajaa, Sharjah, UAE (on-site)
Department: Joinery Production / Plant Maintenance
Reports to: Factory / Production Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain joinery CNC and panel-processing machinery — nesting routers, beam/panel saws, edgebanders, through-feed drilling/boring, CNC machining centres, and sanding lines.
- Lead a preventive and predictive maintenance programme: schedules, spare-parts planning, machine logs, and downtime tracking.
- Troubleshoot across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, and control systems, isolating the root cause before taking action.
- Work with OEM control software and PLC/servo systems to tune, calibrate, and optimise machine cycles, throughput, and cut quality.
- Optimise machine settings and tooling to reduce waste, improve finish, and increase yield.
- Liaise with machine suppliers/dealers on warranty, spare parts, and major repairs; supervise external service visits.
- Train and guide operators on correct use, first-line checks, and safe handling.
- Maintain compliance with factory health, safety, and machine-guarding standards.
Machine Fleet You Will Work With
Italian, German, and Chinese woodworking and panel-processing machinery.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's / Diploma in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Automation engineering.
- 4+ years of experience maintaining woodworking/panel-processing CNC machinery in a joinery, furniture, kitchen, or panel-furniture factory. Sector experience is essential — general/automotive mechatronics alone is not a fit.
- Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.
- Working knowledge of PLC and servo-drive diagnostics and OEM control software (e.g. Biesse bSolid/bSuite, Homag powerTouch, SCM Maestro).
- Ability to read and work from electrical and pneumatic schematics.
- Preventive-maintenance discipline and clear record-keeping.
Desirable
- Direct experience on Biesse / SCM / Homag platforms.
- Exposure to continuous-improvement / lean maintenance.
- UAE experience preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience, plus benefits as per UAE labour law (visa, medical insurance, annual leave, and air ticket).
- A well-invested, growing joinery plant and a direct role in its performance.
- Stable, long-term position with a leading UAE manufacturer.
