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Dubai serves as a strategic hub for Eaton’s Middle East operations, bringing together commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and support teams within a globally connected business environment. Building on more than 40 years in the region, Eaton recently announced the development of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, reinforcing our long‑term investment in growth, collaboration, and capability building.

Eaton's Global Data Center Segment is focused on helping data centers realize real business benefits today while optimizing their operations for the future. With the rise of big data, edge computing and cloud, data centers are under pressure to be more high-performing, sustainable and cost-effective than ever, without compromising resilience or security. At the same time, new opportunities and revenue streams require faster speed-to-market. With our digital intelligence, world-class cyber-secure products and services, reliable, compatible solutions and engineering expertise, we help data centers realize real business benefits today while optimizing their operations for the future.

The Data Center Electrical Systems Engineer is a strategic engineering role within Eaton’s Global Data Centre organisation, responsible for evaluating emerging technologies, developing future infrastructure and supporting the evolution of next-generation mission critical systems.

Working alongside Global Solutions Architects, Engineering and Product Management, the role applies engineering expertise, technology foresight to assess future trends, validate new concepts and influence Eaton’s long-term technical direction.

The role is primarily focused on future capability development rather than design delivery, while maintaining a strong engineering foundation through technical evaluation, validation and engineering studies.

What you’ll do:

Provide technical engineering leadership and expertise in the design and development of LV, MV, UPS, energy storage and other applicable data centre electrical systems and solutions.
Conduct detailed technical engineering analyses and provide recommendations for improving electrical systems and processes.
Focused on early Eaton system approvals by vendors (AVL) for programmatic buys by using technical engineering skillset.
Adhoc supports on technical engineering system design support for customers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design & Bid, engineering, operations, and Business, to ensure the successful implementation of electrical projects using innovative engineering solutions to address complex challenges.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation in electrical design.
Continuously improve processes and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of electrical design and implementation.
Working with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with IEC, EU requirements and building codes.
Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during construction phases.
Drive innovation and push boundaries in Eaton’s Data Centres design offering by staying up-to-date with the latest research, industry trends and technologies.
This an external facing role and the candidate will be representing Eaton as an Industry solutions expert. The person needs to develop trusted and influential relationships with Clients, Consultants, Partners and Industry peers.
Contribute & Support marketing campaigns & activities that can promote Eaton to Client relations and business.
Ability to work on concurrent projects.
Support for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, and startup as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical / electronics engineering
+5 years' experience in Data center systems design engineering

Skills:

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
Customer-oriented mindset with a strong technical advisory approach.
Familiarity and experience working to NPFA 70 & UL design standards is highly desirable.
Proficiency in English (Arabic is a plus).

What we offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with your experience and impact.
Opportunity to work on challenging, high‑impact projects within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
Your aspirations matter – Eaton actively supports internal mobility and promotes from within whenever possible.
Your growth matters – We invest in long‑term development through continuous learning, upskilling, and global programs via Eaton University.
Your contributions matter – Reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the heart of what we do, driving meaningful impact on people’s lives and the environment.
Your wellbeing matters – Health, safety, and wellness are a priority. At Eaton, wellbeing goes beyond programs, empowering employees with the tools and environment to thrive.

Living and Working in Dubai

Dubai is an internationally connected city that offers strong professional opportunities within a truly global environment. Living and working in Dubai means being part of a diverse, forward‑looking business community, supported by modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a well‑established expatriate ecosystem.

At Eaton, employees based in Dubai are part of a stable, well‑governed organization that brings together global teams, clear ways of working, and the flexibility needed to support both performance and long‑term career development.

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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