Job Description

Requisition ID:

46797

Job Location(s):

Dubai, AE

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:

Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Seg

Job Function:

R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type:

On-site

The Impact You'll Make

As our Application Engineer, you will connect innovation with real-world performance by designing and delivering customized

VFD, PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions

for Water and Oil & Gas applications.


Your efforts will directly boost sales conversion, guarantee seamless installations and commissioning, and enhance customer satisfaction through expert technical support and detailed documentation.


Each solution you create will contribute to building a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future within one of the region's most vibrant markets. This role is based in the UAE and reports to the Project Sales Manager, collaborating closely with the Service and Factory/Product Managers.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide pre-sales technical support,review customer specifications, assess application requirements, size VFD/PLC solutions, prepare technical proposals/BOMs, and support responses. Coordinate with factories and clients to ensure technical completeness and accuracy. Design and configure VFD, PLC, HMI, and SCADA integration. Develop control logic and customize automation solutions. Program PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) using advanced programming language and handle industrial networking protocol

(MODBUS RTU/TCP, PROFIBUS, PROFINET)

. Perform or supervise on-site commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting. Deliver technical training and prepare documentation (application notes, wiring diagrams, FAT/SAT reports). Act as technical bridge between Sales, Product Management, Service, and Manufacturing to resolve complex requirements and drive product improvements. Evaluate competent System Integrators or Suppliers for project needs. Support account managers on technical calls and contribute to RFQs/RFPs and participate in customer meetings and trade shows as needed.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related engineering field. Atleast 3-5 years of hands-on experience with VFDs and Industrial Automation (PLC/SCADA). Practical experience in Water and Oil & Gas segments. Proficiency in VFDs, PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networking. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work within a matrix organization. Fluent in English. Willingness to travel.

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You'll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about--we think they're pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.


Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.


Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.