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 planning and supervision of software engineers, tasks and support functions; taking the technical lead on software design projects. In order to achieve this, time must be spent learning our ROVs and tooling function and becoming familiar with our software, internal systems and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning of jobs, projects and support issues. Use of GANT charts for planning. Producing timescale estimates for jobs. Write and check vehicle/project specifications. Write and test software for ROVs and tooling. 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, sub-sections of larger projects or large projects. 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 and international regulations. Work within the timescales and budgets set by the company.
Instruct, train and mentor subordinate engineering staff.

Accountabilities:

Provide Software Engineering leadership and supervision. 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 degree in Software Engineering or related/equivalent subject (lesser qualifications coupled with suitable experience may be considered).

Education/Qualifications (desirable):

CEng status.

Technical Competencies (essential):

High level language programming in C, C++ and C#. Real time programming. Multi-threaded and multi-process programming. Development and design of InTouch display systems. Development and design of HMI and GUI systems. Completing and checking designs and documentation. Approving designs and documentation.

Technical Competencies (desirable):

LabView Programming. WPF MVVM. Operating systems configuration, QNX/Windows. Conversant with Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, MPLAB, Code Warrior, Subversion. Microcontroller programming. Development and design of robotic control system architectures. Database development. Control systems design. Knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuits.

Key Skills (essential):

Safety conscious, attentive to QHS&E policies and regulations (ISO 9001 QA systems). Sound engineering knowledge. Cost consciousness. Technical leadership and motivational skills. 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.

Experience (essential):

Engineering design environment, ten years minimum.

Experience (desirable):

Offshore experience. Design of ROV systems and associated equipment. Project Management.

QHS&E 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 Flexitime Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Do you or will you require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person