Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Purpose:

To support the Product Development department, via direct or indirect involvement, in:

• Design activities to support the company’s projects and technology development.
• Design and review of new and existing company technology.
• Developing, revising, reviewing and approving drawings, control schemes and programs (software / firmware) required to communicate, control, and operate asset hardware and processes.
• Performing Engineering verification analysis to assess suitability of design.
• Test activities to qualify and validate equipment designs in accordance with procedures and industry standards.
• Design, test and deployment of company technology.
• Supporting the Product Development department in meeting the ongoing requirements of the business.
• Liaising with other departments in the business to support the development of design solutions.
• Reporting progress to Design Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop designs from concept through to finished product in line with design request and equipment technical specification.
• Provide design engineering support to the business.
• Communicate with staff and external parties on the application of any. electrical, electronic, and programmable hardware, firmware, and software.
• Communicate group activities on the: specification, adherence, supply, control, and consumption of electrical energy.
• Communicate and advise on the safe use of electrical energy to enable the manufacture and testing of assets along with its connection, disconnection and consumption across all Projects and Operations.
• Creating quality designs, drawings, calculations and supporting documents in line with design request requirements.
• Determine the availability of assets and assemblies based on their electrical: certification, condition of repair, allocation, and operation.
• Responsible for leading, attending and contributing during engineering design reviews.
• Assist in the evaluation of product viability.
• Support engineering cost and delivery estimates for proposing development of new technology.
• Ensure project progress is sufficiently communicated to Design Engineering Manager and key project stakeholders.
• Undertake role of lead electrical design engineer on company projects.
• Check and approval of technical documents associated with design development.
• Actively promote a positive team working environment within the Product Development and interfacing departments.
• Provide support / assistance in the process of assembly and testing of new products.
• Ensure business and design development engineering processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure effective and productive client relationships are built and maintained.
• Responsible for writing technical documents and specifications for new and existing products.
• Supporting handover of new technology / equipment to Product Line Department.
• Providing guidance & mentoring to less experienced members of the team.
• Adhere to company QHSE policies and procedures.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Degree qualified in relevant field (Electrical Engineering)

Preferred

• BOSIET and MIST
• Chartered Engineer or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Engineering experience in electrical / mechanical equipment design and manufacture
• Design development of new products / technology
• Experience with fast paced project delivery
• Providing engineering solutions to design problems
• 2D CAD Systems

Preferred

• Experience working in Oil and Gas Industry
• Experience with drilling, solids control or drilling fluids areas
• AutoCAD
• 3D CAD systems

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge and expertise in Electrical Design Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in hand calculations for verification of design suitability
• Prioritising conflicting workloads
• Working to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
• Good team player with sound interpersonal skills
• Experience with design and testing of new technology
• Driving Licence

Preferred

• Autodesk Inventor
• Hands on experience with assembly and testing of new technology

COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURES:

• Ensure that all operations comply with the Company and Client operating policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all operations comply with the Company Health and Safety policy.
• Be aware of company conditions of employment as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Liaise with the HR Department to assure compliance with current employment law legislation and contract of employment.
• Keep up to date with other current legislation, legal requirements and regulations that apply to the company.