TEXO Recruitment are thrilled to be searching for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our external client, who is a global leader within the utilities and energy industries. This full-time, permanent position aims to expand our client’s team at their Westhill offices.
Purpose of the Role:
The key aspect of this role is to take inhouse the design, testing and quality management of existing and new electronics components. It will provide an opportunity to make a significant impact on technology used at the forefront of downhole analysis and automation, and a chance to put a personal stamp on the electronics used in the company’s downhole products and the creation of a department. It requires an experienced person with the capability to think laterally whilst having the capability to set up robust design and qualification processes.
The Senior Electronics Engineer will support the ongoing development of PulseEight wireless technology and delivery of new and advanced downhole technology for oil & gas well applications. The role carries primary responsibility for development and qualification of hardware and firmware for downhole tools and supporting the drive to develop disruptive and innovative products.
The Engineer will work closely within multi-discipline teams to support commercial technologies and drive key development through early stage concept and ideas development to commercial deliveries.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Take on full responsibility for all existing electronics component design, testing and quality checking
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Electronic control system design with a disciplined approach to system qualification
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Liaise with electronics assembly technicians on build processes
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Review and update existing testing programs and update as necessary
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Facilitate a fast track fault finding and upgrading as required.
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Review and update existing electronics design to make the system improved from current designs.
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Create and design new electronics systems to allow the progression of current and future product lines.
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Development of Microprocessor firmware/software and management of supporting 3rd parties.
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Development of test software/apps and test procedures for tools and equipment.
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Support seamless supply chain through development of key electronics supply chain and QC measures.
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Support commercialisation of qualified products through technical documentation and training.
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Follow QHSE procedures and ensure culture of continuous improvement.
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Individual project budgets to be managed in accordance with company procedures and appropriate approvals as per company’s Manual of Authority.
Individual QHSE Responsibilities:
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To demonstrate commitment to the quality of service, including quality of records produced, aiming at meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
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To demonstrate personal commitment to protection of Health, Safety and the Environment.
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To follow company QHSE Policy, relevant operational procedures, HSE procedures and risk assessments.
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To communicate and report on any perceived non-conformances or faults in the service provided or in the company’s Quality or HSE Management Systems.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:
Essential:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering, or equivalent in experience or training
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Relevant programming skills; C Programming languages and LabVIEW electronics development experience
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Fundamental understanding of downhole technology in the oil and gas sector
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Experience in developing downhole tools with regards firmware and software integration
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Ability to build basic electronic circuits for test purposes
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Ability to design and evaluate complex electronic circuits.
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Ability to design, develop and understand microprocessor code.
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Understanding of sensor, data gathering and distribution of data to various sources.
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Able to lead and manage key disciplines experts.
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Ability to learn and apply to new projects and technical challenges.
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Strong ability to develop, de-bug and trial products.
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Show a strong understanding of customer requirements.
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Demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised and exercise initiative to resolve potential problems.
To be considered for this role please call David Watson on the contact information provided below, or APPLY NOW