Electrical Design Engineer

Sunreef Yachts; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury yacht manufacturer in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design advanced electrical systems for luxury yachts. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least four years of experience in electrical design. This role offers a chance to work on innovative projects in a supportive and multicultural environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on innovative yacht projects

Supportive work environment

Exposure to international standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical design – marine, automotive, or industrial automation preferred.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience are essential.
• Strong understanding of power management and control logic.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AC/DC power systems for luxury yachts.
• Verify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Ensure compliance with marine electrical standards.

Skills

AC/DC systems understanding

Electrical design experience

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Sunreef Yachts, a global leader in luxury catamaran manufacturing, is expanding its engineering team in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. We’re looking for a talented Electrical Design Engineer to design and integrate advanced electrical and automation systems for next-generation luxury yachts. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable marine innovation and cutting-edge electrical architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complete AC/DC power systems for luxury yachts, including generation, distribution, lighting, and power management; perform load, voltage drop, and short-circuit calculations for 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, and 700 V.
• Understand PLC operation and logic.
• Design and verify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD, EPLAN, and SolidWorks Electrical.
• Select and specify protection, control, and distribution components — breakers, relays, contactors, sensors, and connectors.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation during production and sea trials.
• Ensure compliance with marine electrical standards (ISO, IEC, DNV, RINA, CE, ABYC).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical design — marine, automotive, or industrial automation preferred.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, power management, and control logic.
• Skilled in AutoCAD, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, and MS Office (MS).
• Excellent analytical and teamwork skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks (essential)
• AutoCAD (essential)
• Rhinoceros (optional)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and sustainable yacht projects.
• Supportive, growth-oriented, and multicultural work environment.
• Exposure to international standards and advanced technologies.