6 Control Systems jobs in Dubai

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Instrumentation and Control Specialist to ensure that all instrumentation and control systems within industrial facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established standards and regulations.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability of control systems and minimizing downtime. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge and excellent troubleshooting skills.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field and at least five years of experience in instrumentation and control inspection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and evaluate instrumentation and control systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Conduct routine maintenance to preemptively resolve potential system failures and malfunctions.
• Calibrate instruments and controls to align with safety and quality guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive inspection reports detailing findings and necessary repairs.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to implement updated inspection protocols.
• Ensure all control systems comply with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Perform troubleshooting and rectification of faults in instrumentation and control equipment.
• Oversee the installation of new instrumentation ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Develop and enforce stringent quality control measures for all instrumentation processes.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff on instrumentation and control procedures.
• Evaluate the performance of control systems and provide recommendations for improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least five years of experience in instrumentation and control inspection.
• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation, including its components and functions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting technical documents and schematics.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex instrumentation issues.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance related to instrumentation control.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with various teams and documenting reports.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a motivated and experienced Instrumentation and Control Specialist looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

Cyber Security Architecture: Designing Secure Networks for Industrial Control Systems

This role involves partnering with our Cybersecurity Centers of Excellence to develop and implement effective cybersecurity solutions.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Developing and testing cyber solutions to protect industrial control systems
2. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into business operations
3. Conducting risk assessments and providing recommendations for enhancing system security
4. Staying updated with the latest cybersecurity threats and technologies
5. Developing technical solutions and tools to mitigate security vulnerabilities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline
• Familiarity with programming and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, C++, and Java
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation in an international work environment
• Market-specific training and ongoing personal development
• Experienced leaders to support your professional development

The role of Controls Integration Engineer is a critical component of our team's success. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing control systems that meet the needs of our clients.

• Developing and implementing control systems for industrial automation projects
• Designing and testing control systems to ensure reliability and scalability
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop control specifications and training materials
• Leading initiatives to enhance engineering, testing, and operational best practices within the team

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related area
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting PLC-based control systems
• Experience diagnosing PLC control level issues, particularly with Allen-Bradley systems
• Familiarity with industrial networking and communications protocols
• Experience working in customer-facing environments

As a controls integration engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and collaborate with a talented team of engineers and technicians. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for industrial automation, we encourage you to apply.

Description

TheDivision of Engineeringat NYU Abu Dhabi is searching for rising scholars to conduct important research and teach the next generation of global leaders.

You are invited to apply for a tenure-track position in the Control systems and intelligent decision-making within theElectricalEngineering (EE) program. Emphasis will be given in: a) Machine and Reinforcement Learning on Robotics and Control Systems, and b) Autonomous Systems. The available opening is at the Assistant Professor rank. The EE-program has invested in robotics and there are exceptional facilities in aerial/ground and submersible agents, haptics, brain machine interface(s), vision, and autonomous systems including its 1000m3motion capture arena. TheCenter for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics(CAIR) will play a pivotal role in the applications oriented side of this position. Faculty in NYUAD s EE have close collaboration with their colleagues at NYU sECEandCSEdepartments. NYUNY is well known globally for its research in Communications, Robotics and Control, and Machine Learning. NYUAD s Global PhD student fellowship program assists in tightening this collaboration and sharing of knowledge and expertise.

NYUAD has state-of-the-art research facilities in a new 15-acre campus on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The core research infrastructure has extensive and exceptional range of instruments for robotics, water research, imaging, 3D-printing and fabrication, and others. In addition, the Engineering Division of NYUAD has close collaborations with the faculty and students at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and has access to the world-class research centers and infrastructure in New York. Students are drawn from around the globe, surpassing all traditional academic benchmarks. The NYU Abu Dhabi undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school appointments, and many other honors, including twelve Rhodes Scholarships since 2014. The NYUAD Global Ph.D. Fellowship program attracts the best talent from across the world for pursuing doctoral research on campus.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE), which is fundamental to the University s commitment to excellence. Visitour website for more information on NYUAD s commitment to IDBEand how these values are fundamental to our mission.

Students are drawn from among the world s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD

At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it s your home. In order for faculty/academic staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority.Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

Qualifications

This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.

We seek individuals who have, or have the potential to develop, a strong record of scholarship and have the ability to develop and lead high-quality research.

It is also expected that the successful candidate will obtain affiliation at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, which allows research and teaching privileges as well as access to programs and facilities in New York.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following items:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Interests
• Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
• Statement of Research Plans
• Names and contact information for three (3) references. (Only referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)

We will begin reviewing applications in Fall 2025. Shortlisted candidates are expected to be invited for campus visits in Abu Dhabi and New York in Spring 2026. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year 2026-2027, subject to final budget approval.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university.

For questions about this position, please email

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University s mission.

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Organisation/Company NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 15 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Description

TheDivision of Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi is searching for rising scholars to conduct important research and teach the next generation of global leaders.

You are invited to apply for a tenure-track position in the Control systems and intelligent decision-making within theElectrical Engineering (EE) program. Emphasis will be given in: a) Machine and Reinforcement Learning on Robotics and Control Systems, and b) Autonomous Systems. The available opening is at the Assistant Professor rank. The EE-program has invested in robotics and there are exceptional facilities in aerial/ground and submersible agents, haptics, brain machine interface(s), vision, and autonomous systems including its 1000m3motion capture arena. TheCenter for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) will play a pivotal role in the applications oriented side of this position. Faculty in NYUAD’s EE have close collaboration with their colleagues at NYU’sECE andCSE departments. NYUNY is well known globally for its research in Communications, Robotics and Control, and Machine Learning. NYUAD’s Global PhD student fellowship program assists in tightening this collaboration and sharing of knowledge and expertise.

NYUAD has state-of-the-art research facilities in a new 15-acre campus on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The core research infrastructure has extensive and exceptional range of instruments for robotics, water research, imaging, 3D-printing and fabrication, and others. In addition, the Engineering Division of NYUAD has close collaborations with the faculty and students at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and has access to the world-class research centers and infrastructure in New York. Students are drawn from around the globe, surpassing all traditional academic benchmarks. The NYU Abu Dhabi undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school appointments, and many other honors, including twelve Rhodes Scholarships since 2014. The NYUAD Global Ph.D. Fellowship program attracts the best talent from across the world for pursuing doctoral research on campus.

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE), which is fundamental to the University’s commitment to excellence. Visitour website for more information on NYUAD’s commitment to IDBE and how these values are fundamental to our mission.

Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD

At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for faculty/academic staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority.Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

Qualifications

This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.

We seek individuals who have, or have the potential to develop, a strong record of scholarship and have the ability to develop and lead high-quality research.

It is also expected that the successful candidate will obtain affiliation at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, which allows research and teaching privileges as well as access to programs and facilities in New York.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following items:

• CV
• Statement of Teaching Interests
• Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
• Statement of Research Plans
• Names and contact information for three (3) references. (Only referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)

We will begin reviewing applications in Fall 2025. Shortlisted candidates are expected to be invited for campus visits in Abu Dhabi and New York in Spring 2026. We anticipate that successful candidates can start the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the academic year 2026-2027, subject to final budget approval.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university.

Join NYU Abu Dhabi, an exceptional place for exceptional people.

NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.

@WorkAtNYUA

#nyuadfacultycareers

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.