Field Service Engineer for Drives & Crane Automation – Dubai, UAE
About this opportunity
Field Service Engineer for Drives & Crane Automation – Dubai or Abu Dhabi, UAE
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant international team.
Siemens Digital Industries is a leading innovator in automation and digitalization. Our mission is to support customers in maximizing growth, profit opportunities and ecological footprint in the discrete and process industries. Ready to create your own journey?
Join our Digital Industry as a Field Service Engineer and help us transform the everyday by finding solutions and making the world a more inquisitive place for tomorrow.
You‘ll make an impact by:
As a Field Service Engineer for Drives and Crane Automation Systems, you will play a critical role in ensuring the availability, safety, and performance of industrial crane operations, with a strong focus on Siemens Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), crane automation, and motion control systems. This role involves engineering, commissioning, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining integrated Siemens automation solutions, including drive systems, PLCs, motion controllers, HMI platforms, and crane management systems, supporting both on-site and remote service activities across complex industrial environments.
Field Service Engineer for Drives and Crane Automation Systems shall be responsible for:
Commission, service, troubleshoot, and optimize Siemens drive systems including SINAMICS S120, G120, and G150 …etc.
Perform parameterization, tuning, and fault analysis of VFDs for hoisting, trolley, gantry, slewing, and auxiliary crane motions.
Execute on-site and remote support activities for crane automation systems including SIMOCRANE, Crane Management System (CMS), and Remote Crane Management System (RCMS).
Diagnose and resolve system-level issues involving drives, PLCs, motion controllers, HMIs, and field instrumentation.
Commission, modify, and troubleshoot SIMATIC PLC systems (S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500) and associated I/O.
Configure, test, and support SIMOTION-based motion control systems.
Develop, adapt, and debug PLC and motion logic using TIA Portal and SIMATIC Manager.
Configure, test, and maintain HMI and SCADA systems using WinCC technologies.
Perform communication diagnostics and optimization for PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and industrial Ethernet networks.
Carry out system backups, firmware upgrades, and software updates in line with Siemens engineering standards.
Support preventive maintenance, health checks, and modernization activities for crane and drive systems.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for system failures and performance issues.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements, crane standards, and Siemens best practices.
Prepare service reports, technical documentation, and as-built records following service execution.
Provide technical guidance and support to customers, site teams, and internal stakeholders during commissioning, breakdowns, and shutdowns.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong hands-on experience with Siemens VFDs (S120, G120, G150).
Proven experience in crane applications and crane automation.
Knowledge of SIMOCRANE, CMS, and RCMS.
Solid experience with SIMATIC PLCs (S7-300 / 400 / 1200 / 1500).
Experience with SIMOTION motion control.
Proficiency in TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager, and WinCC.
Knowledge of crane safety standards and industrial safety systems.
Experience with encoder systems, load cells, and crane field instrumentation.
Experience in ports, smelters, steel, mining, or heavy industries
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working with Siemens or similar industrial automation platforms.
Your Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
Willingness to travel and work in industrial environments.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
System-level thinking (drives + PLC + motion + HMI).
Customer-oriented and service mindset.
Ability to work independently under pressure.
Siemens certifications in Drives, PLC, or Motion Control (preferred).
Valid UAE driving license.
You’ll benefit from
Diverse and inclusive culture.
An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging.
the foundation to develop personally and professionally.
Extraordinary variety of learning & development opportunities
Transform the everyday with us
We value your outstanding identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.
We celebrate the fact that our people are individuals and have different preferences and needs. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That’s why we recruit extraordinary minds from all walks of life. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and are happy to give the opportunity to discuss flexibility and reasonable adjustment requirements. Many of our teams are working optimally in a remote, virtual adding to our ability to offer more flexibility on how you handle your time.
Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.
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