MES Implementation Engineer

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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.

The MES Implementation Engineer is responsible for implementing and integrating the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across the Dubai Campus. This role ensures MES aligns with business processes and enterprise systems (ERP, Quality, Planning), driving process standardization, real-time visibility, and operational excellence. The position focuses on delivering measurable business value and supporting Eaton’s digital transformation strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead MES deployment and integration across all production areas within the campus.
• Maintain and continuously improve the MES system post-deployment.
• Ensure connectivity between MES and ERP (e.g., SAP), Quality and Planning systems.
• Define and maintain MES standards, workflows, and governance.
• Configure MES modules for traceability, OEE, production reporting and recipe management.
• Develop integration documentation and data flow maps.
• Manage MES projects: planning, resources, timelines and risk mitigation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for MES vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to end-users to ensure adoption and compliance.
• Monitor system performance, identify gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports on MES performance, integration status and KPIs.
• Drive harmonization of MES processes across production lines and business units.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data protection standards.
• Business Value & ROI: Track benefits such as cycle time reduction, OEE improvement and cost savings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong communication with plant managers, process owners and IT team.
• Change Management: Lead user adoption and organizational change efforts for MES implementations.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree of engineering
• 7–10 years in Operations, Supply Chain, or MES
• 5+ years in project management
• MES platforms knowledge, preferably Apriso (e.g Dassault, Ignition, Synaptica, Fluke)
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing is a big plus
  
  
  

Skills

• ERP-MES integration and complex manufacturing processes
• Project Management certifications (PMP, Agile)
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Change management expertise
• Business value orientation
  
  
  

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.

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