Electrical/Electronics Engineer

Job purpose: To provide engineering design and support functions. Responsible for small projects or sub-sections of larger projects under instruction of more senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities: (Key Tasks)

• Manage design projects from initial concept/enquiry through detailed design to manufacturing handover.
• Provide design input on projects, using the technical competencies listed below.
• Generation of ideas for developments and new products.
• Be responsible for small projects or sub-sections of larger projects.
• Produce engineering designs, specifications and documentation to ISO 9001.
• Assist in the preparation of operating and maintenance manuals.
• Offsite engineering support for new products.
• Assist sales and marketing in the preparation of quotes and proposals.
• Provide customer support.
• Assist in the training of customer operating personnel.
• Provide technical support to the production, logistics and integration departments.
• Work within the requirements of company procedures and national and international regulations.
• Work within the timescales and budgets set by the company.
• Instruct, train and mentor subordinate engineering staff.
• Other activities as directed by the Engineering Manager.

Accountabilities: (Deliverables)

• * Ensure the suitability of the engineering aspects of company products for their function.
• * Prompt replies to production, logistical and technical support questions.
• * Provide design input on all projects as required, within the timescales set by the company.

Education/Qualifications (essential):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related/equivalent subject (lesser qualifications coupled with suitable design experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances).

Technical Competencies (essential):

• Electric motor types, designs and specification.
• Power distribution and protection equipment.
• Variable speed drives and soft-starts.
• Wiring distribution systems.
• Communication systems and protocols (RS232, RS485, SPI, IC, Ethernet, etc).
• Industrial sensors and equipment.
• Video distribution, formats, conversion and storage.
• Fibre optic multiplexers and ancillaries.
• PCB manufacturing and standards.
• PCB breadboard prototyping using soldering iron and hand tools.
• Design of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• PCB design using Altium or equivalent.
• Inspection, testing and certification requirements.
• Ergonomics.
• Completing and checking designs and documentation.

Technical Competencies (desirable):

• Design of motor control electronic circuits.
• Design of electrical power transmission systems.

Key Skills (essential):

• Safety conscious, attentive to QHSE policies and regulations (ISO 9001 QA systems).
• Sound engineering knowledge.
• Cost conscious.
• Technical drawing competence as defined above.
• Flexibility, adaptability and professionalism, with the ability to work cooperatively as part of a multi-discipline team or individually on projects.
• Ability to liaise with other members of staff including customers and third parties.
• Time management with ability to plan workload, multi-task and work under pressure.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, clear technical writing and good record keeping.
• Attention to detail and effective checking regime.
• Software skills. Microsoft Office Suite. AutoCAD/DraftSight and Altium.
• Willingness to learn new engineering skills.

Experience (essential):

• Engineering design environment, three years minimum.

Experience (desirable):

• Offshore experience.
• Design of ROV systems and associated equipment.

QHSE Competencies:

• Maintain behaviour in compliance with HSE requirements.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability through personal commitment and behaviour.
• Report any unsafe or environmentally unsound acts and conditions to their immediate Supervisor such that remedial action can be taken to manage the risk.