Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Our client in the Marine business is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their team at their office in Gateshead.
 
As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of the marine industry, applying your skills and experience in an environment where excellence is the standard.
  
This position is responsible for the design, specification and testing approval of marine electrical equipment. Duties will include the production of detailed technical specifications, drawings and test procedures for electrical /control systems, in accordance with contract specifications and company procedures. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team designing specialist naval deck machinery, including winches, reelers, and cranes.
 
The Role

Prepare electrical schematics and block cable diagrams using 2D CAD systems, as well as specialist electrical design software (e.g., Auto-CAD Electrical, EPLAN, WSCAD etc.)
Prepare and maintain technical specifications, commissioning and system test procedures for marine electrical equipment.
Provide technical support to internal and external customers as required.
Assist in the review, co-ordination and approval of technical documentation received from suppliers and customers (particularly with respect to motors, variable speed drives and the design / layout of control panels and operator control stations).
Provide technical support to tender activities including estimating, specification development and bid compliance review.
Carry out electrical calculations associated with equipment sizing, harmonic emissions and arc flash electrical safety assessments.
Review configuration of motor variable speed drive control systems.
Identify and develop R&D and Continuous Improvement opportunities.
Investigate Product Safety and Technical problems using structured problem-solving techniques.
Manage supplier interfaces and provide technical assistance / test result approval to suppliers. The Person

B.Eng./B.Sc. in either Electrical Engineering/Control Engineering, or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience.
Competent user of a recognised electrical CAD package (AutoCAD, EPLAN, etc.) in the production of electrical drawings and schematics.
Creation of control panel layout drawings and Engineering Bills of Materials.
Good understanding of fundamental electrical and mechanical principles, with experience of practical engineering applications intended for use in a marine environment, or related industries.
Experience of working in a highly regulated industry.  
 Functional/Technical Competencies and Levels

Knowledge of AC induction motor / PM motor control systems and variable speed drive technologies.
Knowledge of EMC and harmonic emission control practices.
Knowledge of design verification and validation processes to ensure equipment complies with customer requirements.
Basic knowledge of electrical equipment reliability and safety control mechanisms and how these are verified using FMECA, HAZOP and ARM analysis tools.
Excellent written & verbal communications
Operation of 2D CAD systems
Configuration control using data management systems
Knowledge of the engineering change / version control process.                         Role Specific Dimensions

Internal Interfaces (KM):  Sales and Marketing, Quality, Export Control, Engineering, Operations, Projects, Procurement, Stores & Logistics, Finance, Field Service/Aftermarket
External Interfaces:  Customers, Suppliers, Marine Classification Societies, Defence Authorities / Navies. What we can offer

An exciting and important position working for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions
An inspiring and safe work environment
Professional development and career opportunities
We offer hybrid working arrangement