The Role
Installs, calibrates, troubleshoots, and supports machine control and guidance systems on construction equipment. Leads field survey teams, configures GNSS and site localization, loads and verifies 3D design data, trains customers and staff, coordinates repairs, improves procedures, supports sales demonstrations, and serves as technical lead for key customers across UAE and GCC sites.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience installing, calibrating, and supporting machine control or guidance systems on site
- Knowledge of GNSS and RTK
- Knowledge of laser guidance, machine sensors, and 3D design data
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, or Geomatics Engineering, or equivalent
- Ability to lead site teams of engineers, technicians, operators, or surveyors
- Experience with machine control software
- Willingness to work outdoors and travel across UAE and GCC
- Prior experience in GCC infrastructure, port, airport, or oil and gas projects
- GCAA drone pilot certification and drone survey experience
- Certification in automation, surveying, or drone operations
- Experience with DJI Terra, Pix4D, Trimble Business Center, or Civil 3D
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The Company
What We Do
Genesis Executive Search is a leading recruitment and executive search firm based in Dubai, specializing in headhunting C-level executives and top talent. They provide retained and contingent human resource solutions to multinational corporations.
