Electrical Engineer

Location: North Yorkshire

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)
Work within the R & D Department for the generation of ideas for developments and new products.

To participate within small projects, or sub-sections of larger projects.
• To instruct and train more subordinate engineering staff.
Produce design specifications and documentation.
To provide technical support to the production, logistics and integration departments.
To actively assist sales and marketing in the preparation of quotes and proposals.
Offsite engineering support for new build and existing products
Assist in the preparation of operating and maintenance manuals.
Provide customer support and assist in the training of customer operating personnel
Other activities as directed by the engineering manager
To work within the requirements of company procedures and national and international regulations
To work within the timescales and budgets set by the company
To provide design on projects, using the following Electrical engineering skills:
Electric motor design and specification
Power distribution and protection equipment
Variable speed drives and soft starts
Wiring distribution systems
Communication systems and protocols
Industry sensors and equipment
Fibre optic multiplexors and ancillaries
Analogue circuit designs
Design of analogue and digital electronic circuits and PCB design
PCB manufacturing, standards and prototyping
Design of analogue and digital electronic circuits and PCB design 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 (Desirable):

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, I²C, 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.

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/Draft Sight and Altium.

Willingness to learn new engineering skills.
Experience (Essential):

Engineering design environment, two years minimum.
Experience (Desirable):

Offshore experience.

Design of ROV or subsea systems and associated equipment.
QHSE

Competencies:

Maintain behaviour in compliance with FET HSE requirements.

Maintain responsibility and accountability through personal commitment and behaviour