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Senior Machine Control and Machine Guidance Engineer
About this role
A multinational free zone manufacturer of machinery is recruiting a Senior Machine Control and Machine Guidance Engineer having at least 3 years of experience in installing, calibrating and supporting machine control / guidance systems on site. You will lead a site team (engineers, technicians, operators or surveyors). Knowledge of GNSS/RTK, laser guidance, machine sensors and 3D design data. Prior experience in GCC infrastructure, port, airport or oil & gas projects; and any GCAA drone pilot certification and drone survey experience is preferred but not essential.
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Job Description
• Install, calibrate and support machine control / guidance systems (Komatsu iMC, Trimble, Topcon, Leica) on excavators, dozers and graders.
• Set up GNSS base / rover and site localization; load 3D design data and verify accuracy.
• Troubleshoot hardware, sensor and software issues; coordinate repairs and parts.
• Train customer operators, survey teams, distributors and internal staff.
• Lead and mentor the field survey team; set priorities and allocate resources.
• Own standard procedures (installation, calibration, drone operation, safety) and drive service improvements.
• Act as technical lead for key customers; support sales with demos and site trials.
Skills
• Strong leader who takes ownership and makes confident decisions on site.
• Patient trainer; explains technology clearly to operators and engineers.
• Customer-focused.
• Careful about safety, records and data accuracy.
• Comfortable working outdoors and independently; willing to travel across UAE / GCC.
• Skills: machine control software, MS Office; survey software (DJI Terra, Pix4D, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D) an advantage.
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil or Geomatics Engineering (or equivalent).
• Certification in automation, surveying or drone operations is an advantage.
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