United Arab Emirates
RD&E Engineering Manager / Specialist Engineer
Job Req ID
49237
Work Type
Hybrid
Department
Research & Development Engineering
Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!
Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.
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.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated RD&E Engineering Manager / Specialist Engineer to lead a team of engineers in delivering high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and project management skills to drive engineering, ensure timely delivery, and foster a collaborative team environment.
What you’ll do:
Lead, supervise and mentor a team of RD&E engineers across various disciplines including direct responsibility of 15-20 members and functional supervision of additional 15-20 members.
Manage hardware engineers including their work allocation, resource loading, performance and daily supervision.
Manage re-design and development of electronic product transitions into Dubai manufacturing.
Be the single point of contact for all RD&E activities on site. Work closely with site management and engage in site specific engineering management collaboration and community of best practices.
Collaborate closely with Eaton COEs in EIIC as well as worldwide like Power electronics COE, Component engineering COE, PCBA design COEs to ensure alignment with respect to tools, processes and practices.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee engineering projects that are supported by engineers in Dubai.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality systems.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders from engineering and manufacturing to ensure R&D support to manufacturing and vice-versa.
Ensure onboarding, training and readiness of all RD&E Engineers in Dubai.
Conduct performance reviews and support professional development of team members.
Identify and mitigate technical risks and bottlenecks.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in electronic design and development including connectivity, cyber requirements and evolution of regulations."
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering
10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Strong technical background in electronic design, testing and manufacturing.
Proven experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
Skills:
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Experience with development and sustaining of electronic products.
Knowledge of budgeting and resource planning.
Ability to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Leader with high energy, strong agility and collaboration
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 a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.
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!
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
#LI-GK1
About Us
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.
Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of nearly $25 billion in 2024, the company serves customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com Follow us on LinkedIn.
Our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
We are powered by our vision, driven by strategy, guided by our aspirational goals and committed to doing business right. We believe diversity is our strength and diverse thinking powers innovation and growth. In our second annual Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report, we look at the progress we've made in our journey and the work that's still left to do. Our latest sustainability report features our progress toward our 2030 Sustainability Goals, which include science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets and our commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Recent Awards: Honored to be recognized
2018-2025 World's most admired companies, Forbes
2016-2023 Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality, HRC
2023-2024 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, Newsweek
2012-2025 World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere
49237
Work Type
Hybrid
Department
Research & Development Engineering
Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!
Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.
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.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated RD&E Engineering Manager / Specialist Engineer to lead a team of engineers in delivering high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and project management skills to drive engineering, ensure timely delivery, and foster a collaborative team environment.
What you’ll do:
Lead, supervise and mentor a team of RD&E engineers across various disciplines including direct responsibility of 15-20 members and functional supervision of additional 15-20 members.
Manage hardware engineers including their work allocation, resource loading, performance and daily supervision.
Manage re-design and development of electronic product transitions into Dubai manufacturing.
Be the single point of contact for all RD&E activities on site. Work closely with site management and engage in site specific engineering management collaboration and community of best practices.
Collaborate closely with Eaton COEs in EIIC as well as worldwide like Power electronics COE, Component engineering COE, PCBA design COEs to ensure alignment with respect to tools, processes and practices.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee engineering projects that are supported by engineers in Dubai.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality systems.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders from engineering and manufacturing to ensure R&D support to manufacturing and vice-versa.
Ensure onboarding, training and readiness of all RD&E Engineers in Dubai.
Conduct performance reviews and support professional development of team members.
Identify and mitigate technical risks and bottlenecks.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in electronic design and development including connectivity, cyber requirements and evolution of regulations."
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering
10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Strong technical background in electronic design, testing and manufacturing.
Proven experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
Skills:
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Experience with development and sustaining of electronic products.
Knowledge of budgeting and resource planning.
Ability to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Leader with high energy, strong agility and collaboration
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 a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.
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!
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
#LI-GK1
About Us
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.
Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of nearly $25 billion in 2024, the company serves customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com Follow us on LinkedIn.
Our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
We are powered by our vision, driven by strategy, guided by our aspirational goals and committed to doing business right. We believe diversity is our strength and diverse thinking powers innovation and growth. In our second annual Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report, we look at the progress we've made in our journey and the work that's still left to do. Our latest sustainability report features our progress toward our 2030 Sustainability Goals, which include science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets and our commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Recent Awards: Honored to be recognized
2018-2025 World's most admired companies, Forbes
2016-2023 Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality, HRC
2023-2024 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, Newsweek
2012-2025 World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere
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