A leading power systems and switchgear manufacturer is hiring a Technical Engineer in the UAE to collaborate with sales and project teams on customer technical solutions, review mechanical drawing submissions, develop standardized engineering documentation, coordinate cross-plant problem-solving, and support Busbar package design across multiple plants using CADD, IFS, and PDM systems.
About the Role — Technical Engineering Focus
Product Focus: In-depth knowledge of the Busbar product range required
Core Tools: IFS, MS Office, CADD, and PDM systems
Advanced Skills: BIM and 3D drawing packages such as SolidWorks and Revit are an advantage
Cross-Functional Scope: Works with sales, project management, production, and customers
Documentation Focus: Drawings, BOMs, shop drawings, and technical submittal responses
Career Impact & Technical Opportunity
Strategic Location: UAE — a key regional hub for power systems and switchgear manufacturing
Technical Ownership: Support plant-to-plant product transfers and new product development programs
Problem-Solving Focus: Coordinate cross-plant teams to improve project and engineering performance
Career Growth: Build expertise across mechanical design, switchgear assemblies, and customer engagement
Position Overview
The Technical Engineer collaborates with the sales and project teams to understand customer requirements and provide technical solutions in line with current type-tested product offerings. This role reviews technical drawing submissions from the mechanical engineering team, supports standardized engineering documentation, coordinates cross-plant problem-solving, and assists project teams in preparing Busbar package design drawings and documentation for different plants.
Why This Role Matters: As Technical Engineer, you shape technical solutions that directly meet customer requirements for Busbar and switchgear products, review and refine mechanical drawings before they reach production, coordinate cross-plant problem-solving to improve engineering performance company-wide, prepare design calculations covering DC load, power consumption, and heat dissipation, work hands-on with CADD, PDM, and advanced 3D tools like SolidWorks and Revit, and build a technical career at the intersection of mechanical design, project management, and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Solutions & Sales Collaboration
- Collaborate with the sales and project teams to understand customer requirements and provide technical solutions in line with type-tested product offerings
- Work with the sales team, project management, and customers to prepare design models for new projects
- Attend meetings with customers, contractors, and consultants for technical discussions
Drawing Review & Documentation
- Provide input and review technical drawing submissions from the mechanical engineering team before issuing to customers and releasing to production
- Assist in the development and release of standardized engineering documentation such as drawings and BOMs
- Prepare shop drawings and other related documents for production
Cross-Plant Coordination & Process Improvement
- Coordinate cross-plant problem-solving teams to improve project and engineering performance
- Establish procedures and provide direct support for plant-to-plant product transfers and new product development programs
- Participate in the investigation of technical problems and establish corrective actions to avoid recurrence
Design & Engineering Analysis
- Perform engineering tasks involving analysis and design, working from instructions, drawings, proposals, and specifications
- Review and analyze a variety of engineering data, documents, and reports
- Prepare design calculations including DC load, power consumption, and heat dissipation data
- Prepare Bill of Material for switchgear assemblies using available tools
Production & Site Support
- Actively engage in resolving production floor and site issues
- Assist in preparing design instructions for mechanical design and electrical draughtsman teams
- Prepare replies to customer comments on technical submittals in coordination with project management
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Three or more years of experience in a technical role
- In-depth knowledge of the Busbar product range
Essential Skills
- PC working knowledge of IFS, MS Office, CADD, and PDM systems
- Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
- Aptitude for problem-solving and innovative engineering thinking
- Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
- Proactive, flexible approach to working within a team environment
- Ability to self-manage, stay self-motivated, and deliver to project milestones
Advantageous Skills
- Experience with BIM and 3D drawing packages such as SolidWorks and Revit
About the Opportunity
This role sits within a mechanical and technical engineering team supporting Busbar and switchgear product lines across multiple plants in the UAE. The position offers a Technical Engineer the chance to work across the full project lifecycle — from customer technical discussions and drawing review to production support and cross-plant problem-solving — within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
Career Excellence: Build a technical engineering career combining mechanical design, customer engagement, and cross-plant process improvement in the power systems industry.
Who Should Apply?
- Technical Engineers: With 3+ years of experience in Busbar or switchgear design
- Mechanical Design Engineers: Skilled in CADD, PDM, and technical documentation
- Power Systems Specialists: Familiar with switchgear assemblies and Bill of Materials preparation
- SolidWorks & Revit Users: Interested in applying BIM and 3D drawing expertise
- Customer-Facing Engineers: Comfortable managing technical submittals and client discussions
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