Lead Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical development and analysis of power electronic converter valves for HVDC • Perform mechanical engineering calculations and simulations, with a focus on stress analysis of solids. • Application of specifications into key components such as structural steel and composites, cooling systems, corona shields & insulators to capture and translate design intent to stakeholders. • Support industrialisation, site works and commissioning. • Issue, review and approve drawings. • Issue, review and approve design documentation. • Carry out validation and contribute to reporting of tests. • Innovation of new technical ideas for patent applications. • Integration with other engineering departments for product development and project teams. • Industrialisation of the validated design by interacting with stakeholders. • Actively broadening and deepening HVDC knowledge and sharing specialised expertise to other engineers of any level. • Strict adherence to standards and legislation. • Promotion and adherence to EHS policies within the team. • Occasional global travel for product validations and supply chain integration & site support.

• Good understanding of the application of mechanical engineering principles such as stress analysis and calculations
• Familiarity with the application of FEA tools, such as Creo Simulate or Ansys
• Familiarity with Seismic studies under different standard such as IEEE693.
• Proficient with 3D CAD tools, preferably Creo 4.0 or over and Windchill PDMlink
• Aware of mechanical design to external standards (e.g. BSI, ISO, IEC, EN…).
• Aware of industrialisation constraints
• Familiar with detail manufacturing drawings and drawings templates.
• Aware of requirements capture principles.
• Competent specification & report writing such as technical notes.
• Aware of EHS compliance in design and engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Advantageous: • Prior experience of the design of electrical transmission equipment or power electronics equipment. • Prior experience of design for manufacture. • Awareness of intellectual property and the patent process. • Site experience of installation, commissioning and/or maintenance. • PLM experience. • Evidence of sharing knowledge and experience. • Electrical experience or understanding of electrical principals. • Understanding of DFMEA & PFMEA. • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.