Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
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Eaton’s Maintenance Mechanical Engineer role in Dubai centers on servicing and integrating mechanical components of automated production lines, using Industry 4.0 tools such as 3D printing and AMR. Key duties include preventive maintenance, root-cause analysis, troubleshooting mechanical electrical and pneumatic systems, maintaining robot systems, and shaping predictive maintenance plans while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Requirements: bachelor’s in mechanical, automation or mechatronics, minimum 3 years in industrial automation, and cam-controlled machine experience (Bihler preferred, plus Wafios/Finzer). Strong CAD and robot integration skills (Mitsubishi, Stäubli); safety and fault-diagnosis know-how. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight projects and maintenance improvements, align with Eaton’s growth and sustainability goals, and include Certifications.
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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.
What you’ll do:
This position is responsible for servicing, maintenance and integration of mechanical components of machines and systems by leveraging technical engineering skillset.
- Use of Industry 4.0 technologies (e,g, 3D printing, AMR, )
- Maintaining mechanical components of machines and systems through process engineering and continuous improvement techniques.
- Carrying-out maintenance work on mechanical and electronic systems, including inspections, cleaning and lubrication using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Problemsolving in mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems
- Maintenance of robot systems and other automated components in existing production processes
- Problemsolving in robot-controlled production systems, including the associated image processing, drive technology, testing technology, safety technology and other automation technologies
- Define and improve predictive maintenance planning
- Carrying-out functional and performance tests on automation systems as well as troubleshooting and initiating / optimizing control programs.
- Collaboration in the planning and implementation of improvements
- Collaboration with business partner (tool maker, Engineers and external partners)
- Support in training of employees
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in preferably mechanical engineering, automation engineering, mechatronics or a similar qualification
- Min 3 years of experience in industrial automation
- Knowledge of Cam-controlled machines like: Bihler (prefered), Wafios, Finzer
Skills:
- High-speed automatic assembly lines like: Stiwa, PIA, Festo, Omron, B&R, DA Automation
- Knowledge of mechanical or electrical CAD systems (creo direct), experience in the integration and programming of robot systems (Mitsubishi, Stäubli) and other automated components, knowledge of machine safety, sound knowledge of fault diagnosis and rectification on mechanical, electrical and electronic components, manual dexterity and technical understanding.
- Experience with Bihler technologies (punching, welding, bending) and system technologies (setting Bihler servo technology and troubleshooting in Bihler systems) as well as experience with STIWA assembly technology and cam-controlled drive systems.
What We Offer
- 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
Dubai is an internationally connected city that offers strong professional opportunities within a truly global environment. Living and working in Dubai means being part of a diverse, forward‑looking business community, supported by modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a well‑established expatriate ecosystem.
At Eaton, employees based in Dubai are part of a stable, well‑governed organization that brings together global teams, clear ways of working, and the flexibility needed to support both performance and long‑term career development.
Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!
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