Electro Thermal Analysis Specialist

Position: Electro Thermal Analysis Specialist (Permanent)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Zenith People are working closely with our client who are looking to recruit an Electro-Thermal Design Specialist on a permanent basis. This senior technical role provides expert-level leadership in electrothermal analysis for medium- and high voltage cable systems. The position involves driving analytical excellence, supporting product development, and shaping best practice methodologies across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Analysis

* Deliver highlevel technical expertise in electrothermal modelling and analysis for MV/HV cable technologies.

* Lead, manage, and document research and development projects.

* Develop, refine, and maintain cable rating methodologies and analytical strategies.

* Establish standards for technical documentation and reporting.

* Perform advanced scientific calculations, simulations, and analytical studies.

* Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers as required.

Product Lifecycle Support

* Provide technical guidance throughout the full product lifecycle.

* Support activities such as:

* Identifying technical risks and reviewing client specifications

* Addressing nonconformances, design rule deviations, and project concessions

* Responding to complex technical queries, calculations, and analysis requests

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

* Contribute to the development and integration of new technologies, tools, templates, and calculation methods to enhance quality and efficiency.

* Mentor and support engineers at all levels through onthejob training.

* Support wider team objectives and organisational goals as required.

You’ll Excel in This Role If You Have:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

* A degree (or equivalent) in Engineering—preferably Electrical Engineering or Physics. Candidates with Mechanical Engineering backgrounds and relevant postgraduate experience will also be considered.

* Significant experience in electromagnetic and thermal analysis using FEA, analytical techniques, and multiphysics simulations, ideally applied to high voltage cable systems.

* Proficiency with industry standard simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS) or equivalent proprietary software.

* Deep understanding of thermal rating methodologies and electromagnetic/thermal problem solving approaches.

* Strong analytical and mathematical capability, including coding/scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB).

* Detailed knowledge of submarine cable design, construction, ratings, and operational considerations.

* Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, CIGRE) and their application to cable design and thermal rating.

* Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and perform effectively in fastpaced environments.

* Competence with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable Attributes

* A higher degree (MEng, MSc, PhD) in a relevant field;
Chartered Engineer status is advantageous.

* Experience working within an R&Dfocused environment.

* A track record of publishing technical papers or contributing to industry forums, working groups, or conferences.

* Experience delivering work within demanding project schedules.

* Broader knowledge of submarine cable or umbilical systems, including areas such as mechanical design, testing, manufacturing, offshore installation, or system operation.

* Familiarity with cable design and rating tools (e.g., CYMCAP).

* Additional experience with advanced FEA tools such as COMSOL or ANSYS.

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