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.
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.
As a Mechanical Engineer Lead specializing in Data Centres at Eaton, you will be a key technical expert in the design, development, and application of cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and enterprise data center projects using advanced engineering principles and data-driven methodologies. You will drive innovation in thermal management strategies, ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, reliability, and scalability for our clients leveraging technical expertise and statistical analysis tool. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, clients, and consultants to deliver world-class solutions from concept to commissioning.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• A minimum of 5–10+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, with at least 3-5 years specifically focused on data center or mission-critical projects.
• Chartered Engineer status or active progression towards chartership is highly desirable.
• Deep technical knowledge of data center power and cooling architectures, including HVAC, chilled water systems, pumps, motors, and BMS (Building Management Systems) controls.
• Experience with design and simulation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, CFD tool experience highly desirable).
• Effective communicator and team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent in English.
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.
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.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. 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 accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.
Eaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.