Job Description

Forum Energy Technologies (FET) is a world leader for the supply of Work Class ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles), Observation Class ROVs, Trenchers and Submarine Rescue Systems providing innovative solutions for challenging deep water intervention operations. Design and manufacture of these systems is based at the facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire which is part of a worldwide company with headquarters in Houston, USA. These products are known worldwide for unrivalled quality and technical excellence utilising a wealth of experience, delivering products that perform reliably in hostile environments.

Job purpose:

To provide engineering design and support functions, and to be 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 products. 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/international guidelines. Work within the timescales and budgets set by the company. Instruct, train and mentor subordinate engineering staff. Other activities as instructed 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.

Indirectly supervises:

Student, Graduate and E1 engineers and designers.

Internal/External interactions:

Production and logistics departments Project Management Sales and Marketing department Technical Support department Suppliers Engineering department Integration department

Education/Qualifications (essential):

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

Technical Competencies (essential):

High level language programming in C, C++ and C#. Real time Programming. Multi-Threaded and Multi-Process Programming. Microcontroller programming. Control systems design. Communication systems and protocols (RS232, RS485, SPI, IC, Ethernet, etc.). PCB breadboard prototyping using soldering iron and handtools. Design of analogue and digital electronic circuits. PCB design using Altium or equivalent. Completing and checking designs and documentation.

Technical Competencies (desirable):

Hardware Description Language programming in VHDL, Verilog or similar. MISRA or SIL Compliant programming structure. Operating systems configuration, QNX/Windows. Conversant with Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, MPLAB, Code Warrior, Subversion. FPGA programming. Development and design of robotic control system architectures. Development and design of HMI and GUI systems. Electric motor types, designs and specification. Industrial sensors and equipment. Fibre optic multiplexers and ancillaries. PCB manufacturing and standards. Design of motor control electronic circuits. Inspection, testing and certification requirements. Approving designs and documentation.

Key Skills (essential):

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

Key Skills (desirable):

Software skills. Conversant with AutoCAD/DraftSight and SolidWorks.

Experience (essential):

Engineering design environment, three years minimum.

QHSE Competencies:

Maintain behaviour in compliance with FET 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6EZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Engineering design: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person