Hardware Design Engineer (electrical engineering), 1-4 years (Glasgow)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise mondiale de technologie recherche un ingénieur matériel, spécialisé en ingénierie électrique, pour concevoir des solutions de contrôle pour le système HVDC. Le professionnel sera responsable de l'intégration des composants, de la rédaction des spécifications et de la coordination avec les fournisseurs. Une expérience dans la conception de panneaux de contrôle est souhaitée, de même que la capacité de résoudre des problèmes techniques complexes. Le poste implique également des déplacements à l'international pour divers projets.

Qualifications

• Expérience en conception de panneaux de contrôle et protection.
• Expérience sur site en test et mise en service est un atout.
• Volonté de voyager pour des sites de projets.

Responsibilities

• Conception et intégration des composants électroniques dans les cabines.
• Préparation des spécifications de conception et clarification de concepts.
• Participation à des réunions de revue de conception.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Technical coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CAD-tools (e.g., Engineering Base, Ruplan)

Job description

Hardware Design Engineer (electrical engineering), 1-4 years (Glasgow)

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The opportunity

We are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, solutions for energy transfer with direct current at high voltages, is a long-term sustainable solution. The technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and to connect electricity networks with minimal losses. In addition to energy transfer, HVDC technology also alleviates electricity quality problems and can contribute to the stabilization of connected power grids. For offshore wind power or long-distance underwater transmissions, direct current is the only realistic energy transmission alternative.

In this role as a Hardware Design Engineer (1-4 years experience required) at HVDC, you will be designing our control cabinet layout, consisting of hundreds of circuit boards for measurements, control, and calculations. Our system also includes user interfaces such as HMI (Human Machine Interface), diagnostic tools and IT (Information Technology) infrastructure and IT security. For this we utilize our in house developed real-time platform MACH to meet the power industry’s standards.

Location of the posting will be Glasgow in the United Kingdom. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position (including graduate visas).

How You’ll make an impact

Implementation of Control and Protection- Hardware solutions for HVDC / HVAC system.

Cubicle design, integration of all HW components into the cubicles.

Creating Bill of material and terminal diagrams for Control & Protection equipment and Coordination with cubicles manufacturer and perform Cubicle inspection.

Preparation of Cable list and Cable termination schedule

Preparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators.

Participating in or leading design review meetings to detect design errors, process, and tool inefficiencies, and putting in place corrective and improvement actions.

Discuss with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.

Prepare the CBD, PCD, Cable Schedule, Cable Termination connection table, etc.

Validate the design drawings / documents provide by sub supplier to meet customer specification and Internal Standards

Providing necessary support during Functional Performance tests and Site Commissioning. Designing cubicle layout with access points, earthing bars, cable routing and much more.

Work together with our customers, both internally and externally, to ensure our delivery is according to their requirements and standards.

Collaborating and networking with engineering colleagues, sharing best practice across different projects and disciplines

You will have the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in building some of our many power stations around the world.

You will have the freedom to plan and organize your daily work together with a lot of problem-solving.

You are living Hitachi Energy´s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.

Fundamental knowledge in control & protection panel design (CRP).

Site experience in control & protection testing & commissioning is an advantage but not essential.

Technical co-ordination with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations.

Willingness to travel to project sites and our other HVDC offices

Preparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators

You are a natural problem solver who enjoys meeting new challenges.

You enjoy communicating and to collaborate with various of people in your work

Experience with the CAD-tools for control systems, such as Engineering Base or Ruplan, is valuable

If you have EMC knowledge or experience of AC sub-stations and control systems, it is a merit.

You are based in the UK, and you have the right to work in the UK

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.