Condition Monitoring Engineer - MCSA, Vibration & Motion Amplification

IRISS, Inc. | Saudi Arabia | Remote (Field-Based / Client Site Visits) | Full-TimeAbout IRISSIRISS is a global leader in industrial safety and condition-based monitoring technologies, trusted by power generation, data center, and critical infrastructure teams worldwide.Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, USA, we design and manufacture innovative solutions that make maintenance safer, smarter, and more connected. Our technologies help organizations prevent equipment failures, reduce operational risks, and protect their people.With operations across LATAM, EMEA, APAC, and India, IRISS continues to expand its global presence while maintaining a commitment to innovation, reliability, and workplace safety. Our mission is simple: Humanizing Safety.Website: https://iriss.com/| YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IrissemsdPosition SummaryIRISS is seeking an experienced and technically skilled Condition Monitoring Engineer to support our operations in Saudi Arabia. This remote, field-based position focuses on delivering advanced predictive maintenance and asset reliability services using Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA), Vibration Analysis, and Motion Amplification technologies.The successful candidate will perform equipment diagnostics, identify developing faults, conduct root cause analysis, and provide actionable recommendations to improve the reliability and performance of rotating and electromechanical equipment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering professional with strong analytical abilities, industrial field experience, and the ability to work independently while supporting customers throughout Saudi Arabia and the GCC region.Key ResponsibilitiesMotor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA)

• Perform online and offline MCSA inspections on AC/DC motors, generators, and associated driven equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, including broken rotor bars, air-gap eccentricity, stator winding defects, load abnormalities, and coupling or belt issues.
• Analyze current, voltage, torque, and power spectra to identify developing equipment problems.
• Correlate MCSA findings with vibration measurements, operational conditions, and process data.
• Prepare detailed diagnostic reports outlining equipment condition, fault severity, and corrective recommendations.Vibration Analysis
• Collect and analyze vibration data using portable and online condition monitoring systems.
• Perform FFT analysis, time waveform analysis, enveloping, phase analysis, and orbit analysis.
• Identify machinery faults such as unbalance, misalignment, mechanical looseness, bearing defects, gearbox faults, and resonance.
• Conduct route-based and continuous condition monitoring inspections.
• Monitor vibration trends to evaluate equipment condition and support remaining useful life assessments.Motion Amplification
• Perform Motion Amplification inspections using advanced video-based vibration analysis technologies.
• Identify structural resonance, soft foot, mechanical looseness, foundation defects, and piping vibration.
• Evaluate equipment movement and structural behavior to support troubleshooting and reliability improvement.
• Integrate Motion Amplification findings with vibration and MCSA diagnostic results.
• Develop visual reports and amplified motion videos to communicate findings to engineering, maintenance, and management teams.Reliability Engineering & Technical Reporting
• Prepare accurate, comprehensive, and actionable condition monitoring reports.
• Recommend corrective maintenance actions based on diagnostic findings.
• Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations.
• Collaborate with customer maintenance, reliability, and operations teams.
• Assist in developing and improving predictive maintenance programs, reliability strategies, and performance indicators.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, or reliability engineering.
• Hands-on experience diagnosing rotating machinery, including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes.
• Practical knowledge of vibration analysis and electrical motor diagnostics.
• Experience using vibration analysis software, data collectors, and diagnostic equipment.
• Understanding of signal processing, equipment reliability, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent technical reporting, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
• Vibration Analysis Certification – ISO Category I, II, or III.
• Motor Current Signature Analysis certification or specialized training from SKF, Emerson, or an equivalent provider.
• Motion Amplification training or certification from RDI Technologies or an equivalent provider.
• Additional reliability engineering or condition monitoring certifications.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and asset management platforms.
• Experience working with Motion Amplification equipment and high-speed camera systems.
• Industrial experience in oil and gas, power generation, utilities, manufacturing, mining, cement, or petrochemical facilities.
• Previous experience supporting industrial customers in Saudi Arabia or other GCC countries.Technical Competencies
• Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA).
• Vibration monitoring and diagnostics.
• Motion Amplification technology.
• Rotating equipment troubleshooting.
• Predictive and condition-based maintenance.
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Signal processing and spectral analysis.
• Industrial asset reliability and maintenance optimization.
• Technical reporting and customer communication.Work Environment & Travel
• Remote position based in Saudi Arabia, with regular field assignments and customer site visits.
• Conduct inspections and technical evaluations at industrial and operational facilities.
• Work around rotating machinery, electrical equipment, and other industrial systems.
• Travel throughout Saudi Arabia and potentially other GCC countries as business needs require.
• Follow company health, safety, and environmental policies and applicable site safety regulations.
• Maintain readiness to perform hands-on technical inspections in industrial environments.Employment Requirements
• Ability to legally work in Saudi Arabia or meet applicable work authorization requirements.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally when required.
• Ability to meet applicable medical fitness and industrial site access requirements.
• Employment subject to applicable Saudi Arabian labor regulations and company policies.Why Join IRISS?At IRISS, you're not just joining a company — you're joining a growing global organization committed to innovation, reliability, and workplace safety. We combine the resources of an established international company with the energy and entrepreneurial mindset of a rapidly expanding business.Our employees have the opportunity to contribute meaningful ideas, solve real-world industrial challenges, and help shape the future of condition monitoring and asset reliability.What You Can Expect
• Opportunities to work with innovative condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Exposure to industrial customers and critical infrastructure across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region.
• A collaborative, internationally connected team.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical growth.
• Meaningful work focused on improving equipment reliability and protecting people.Join the IRISS TeamIf you're a technically driven Condition Monitoring Engineer with experience in vibration analysis, motor diagnostics, and predictive maintenance, we encourage you to apply. Join IRISS and help advance our mission of Humanizing Safety through innovative industrial reliability solutions.