Eaton, a globally recognized power management company with over 40 years of presence in the Middle East and approximately 96,000 employees worldwide, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechatronics Engineer to join its Dubai team. You will develop and implement maintenance strategies for automated systems including PLC-controlled machines, robotics, and integrated production equipment — driving reliability improvement, root cause analysis, and continuous automation optimization across Eaton’s newly developed sustainable Dubai campus.
About Eaton — Global Power Management Leader
Market Position: A globally trusted power management company delivering energy-efficient solutions across electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power
Global Scale: Approximately 96,000 employees selling products to customers in more than 175 countries worldwide
Regional Presence: More than 40 years in the Middle East with a newly announced sustainable campus development in Dubai
Core Mission: Improving quality of life and the environment through power management technology and services
Dubai Role: Strategic hub for Eaton’s Middle East operations — commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and support teams
Global Impact & Innovation Opportunity
Strategic Location: Dubai — Eaton’s Middle East hub with a brand-new sustainable campus and 40+ years of established operations
Market Leadership: Join a globally connected power management leader shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing
Innovation Focus: Drive automation reliability, predictive maintenance, and PLC/robotics optimization on world-class production equipment
Career Growth: Eaton actively encourages internal promotion and invests in long-term development through Eaton University
Position Overview
This Maintenance Mechatronics Engineer role at Eaton in Dubai covers the full scope of industrial automation reliability — from developing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for PLC-controlled machines, robotics, and integrated production equipment, through leading structured root cause analysis, optimizing control logic, and defining lifecycle management standards for electrical and mechatronic systems. You will own the performance of automation systems, lead robotic integration, define predictive maintenance approaches, support commissioning of new automated equipment, and provide technical leadership to maintenance technicians across Eaton’s Dubai operations.
Why This Role Matters: As Maintenance Mechatronics Engineer at Eaton Dubai, you own the reliability and performance of world-class PLC-controlled machines, robotic systems, and high-speed automated assembly lines from leading global manufacturers including Bihler, Stiwa, B&R, and Omron, lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement that eliminates recurring failures and reduces unplanned downtime, work at the heart of Eaton’s newly developed sustainable Dubai campus within a globally connected 96,000-employee organization, benefit from competitive compensation, Eaton University training, wellness programs, and a strong internal promotion culture, and build a long-term engineering career in Dubai — one of the world’s most professionally connected and internationally diverse cities.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Strategy Development
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies for automated systems including preventive, predictive, and corrective approaches
- Define and optimize maintenance plans and standards for electrical and mechatronic systems
- Establish inspection routines, critical component monitoring, and lifecycle management protocols
- Standardize maintenance processes, documentation, and control strategies including technical specifications and troubleshooting guidelines
Automation Reliability & Root Cause Analysis
- Drive reliability improvement of automation systems by analyzing downtime, MTBF, and MTTR metrics
- Identify failure modes in electrical, control, and mechatronic systems and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Lead structured root cause analysis using RCA, A3, and 5 Why methodologies
- Ensure sustainable elimination of recurring failures across PLC-controlled machines and robotic systems
PLC, HMI & Control Systems Ownership
- Own performance of PLC-controlled equipment, robotic systems, and HMI and industrial control systems
- Support and optimize PLC, safety controllers, and HMI systems ensuring robust operation and system stability
- Drive continuous improvement of automation solutions by optimizing control logic, system integration, and machine performance
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to align automation performance with production requirements
Robotic Systems Integration & Predictive Maintenance
- Lead integration and optimization of robotic systems and automation components into existing production processes
- Ensure compatibility, reliability, and performance of robotic system integration
- Define and deploy predictive maintenance approaches leveraging system data, diagnostics, and failure trends
- Reduce unplanned downtime through data-driven predictive maintenance strategies
Commissioning Support & Technical Leadership
- Support commissioning and industrialization of automated equipment ensuring system robustness and readiness for serial production
- Provide technical leadership to maintenance technicians, supporting complex troubleshooting of electrical, automation, and control issues
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including engineers, toolmakers, and OEM partners for system optimization and upgrades
- Prepare technical reports, system documentation, and maintenance records to required professional standards
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar qualification (REQUIRED)
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial automation (REQUIRED)
- Knowledge of cam-controlled machines such as Bihler (preferred), Wafios, and Finzer
- Experience with high-speed automatic assembly lines including Stiwa, PIA, Festo, Omron, B&R, and DA Automation
- Experience with Arburg or Engel machines for 1 and 2 component tools and molding infrastructure such as Wittmann drying systems
What Eaton Offers
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Challenging projects within a dynamic, collaborative international team
- Internal promotion culture — Eaton actively encourages career advancement from within
- Long-term development investment through Eaton University learning and development programs
- Wellness and wellbeing programs — health and safety are at the core of Eaton’s employee culture
About Eaton — Powering Dubai’s Sustainable Future
Eaton is a globally trusted power management company with approximately 96,000 employees and products sold across more than 175 countries. Dubai serves as the strategic hub for Eaton’s Middle East operations, bringing together commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and support functions within a globally connected environment. Building on more than 40 years in the region, Eaton recently announced the development of a new sustainable campus in Dubai — reinforcing its long-term commitment to growth, collaboration, and capability building in the UAE and across the Middle East.
Career Excellence: Drive automation reliability and mechatronics innovation within a global Fortune 500 power management company on its brand-new Dubai sustainable campus.
Who Should Apply?
- Mechatronics & Electrical Engineers: With 2+ years of industrial automation maintenance experience and PLC/HMI expertise
- Cam Machine Specialists: Familiar with Bihler, Wafios, Finzer, or similar precision cam-controlled manufacturing equipment
- High-Speed Assembly Line Engineers: With hands-on Stiwa, B&R, Omron, Festo, or DA Automation experience
- Reliability & RCA Engineers: Skilled in MTBF/MTTR analysis, structured root cause methods, and corrective action implementation
- Dubai-Based or Relocating Engineers: Ready to join Eaton’s established and growing Middle East operations on its newly developed sustainable campus
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