R&D Engineer, Medium Voltage | Electric

Overview

Requisition : 23746

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Group Overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar Construction
• alfanar Building Systems

We are seeking a highly skilled R&D Engineer to join our Medium Voltage Switchgear and RMU development team. The candidate must demonstrate proven expertise in the design, validation, and successful type testing of Load Break Switches (LBS) as per IEC  and Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCB) in RMUs as per IEC . This role requires deep technical knowledge of MV components, product industrialization, and strong experience in standards compliance, test clearance, and sustainable designs.

• Lead the design, simulation, and development of 36kV MV switch gear and RMU components, focusing on:
• • Load Break Switches (LBS) designed and validated as per IEC , with successful clearance of all test duties (mechanical endurance, short-circuit making & breaking, rated load breaking, cable/transformer charging, and earth fault duties).
• • Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCBs) implemented in RMUs as per IEC , with proven successful execution of all test duties (short-circuit breaking, making, capacitive current switching, out-of-phase switching, and endurance tests).
• Carry out 3D design, prototyping, and design validation using CAD and simulation tools (mechanical, dielectric, thermal, and short-circuit performance).
• Ensure type test compliance with IEC standards , , , , etc.) through close coordination with internal test facilities and external laboratories (e.g., KEMA, CESI, GCC Labs).
• Lead root cause analyses (RCA) of test failures and apply corrective actions to achieve successful type test clearance.
• Prepare complete technical documentation: design files, FMEA/DFMEA, test reports, product manuals, and patentable innovation records.
• Benchmark competitor products and integrate latest technologies into product roadmap.

Provide technical mentoring and guidance to cross-functional engineering teams (D&D, reliability, testing, product content, etc.).

• HR Proficiency: Training subordinates and forming a team to work effectively; provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work; delegate subordinates in each respective assignment; ensure fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale and motivation.
• Delivery: Perform the planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per delivery schedules; utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time; provide periodic reports detailing deviation and execution of planned tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Resolve related problems as they arise and escalate complex operational issues as needed.
• Business Process Improvements: Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seeking automation opportunities where possible.
• Compliance: Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

4 to 6 Years 5 to 10 Years

Engineering Research Product Development