Electrical Design Engineer

POSITION TITLE:           Design Engineer II 

POSITION CATEGORY:  RD&E 

REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE):   Engineering Manager   

DUAL REPORT   : NA      

JOB PURPOSE

Design and develop new products required for the continued growth of product line. Prepare requirements and projects plans for new product development. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop electrical systems including PCB layouts, circuits, components, sensors, and special layout requirements. 
• Ensure designs comply with applicable regulatory standards (IPC, IEC, etc.). 
• Research and evaluate electronic subcomponent replacements for obsolescence management. 
• Perform fundamental circuit design and troubleshooting to support current and future products. 
• Design, build, and test prototype circuits to validate design requirements. 
• Assist manufacturing in transitioning prototypes to production. 
• Prepare and maintain PCB documentation and sign-off in PLM systems  
  (e.g., Windchill). 
• Develop factory acceptance test procedures for in-house and customer requirements. 
• Organize tasks, manage ordering and delivery of equipment/materials, and facilitate efficient assembly. 
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely project completion. 
• Provide support for sustaining processes and procedures for electrical/electronic items. 
• Assist manufacturing and R&M teams in resolving technical issues. 
• Offer post-project support, including troubleshooting remotely or onsite as needed. 

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

·         Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By

·         Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk

·         Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations.

QUALITY

·         Responsible for being familiar with the Companys Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System

·         Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

COMMUNICATION

Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external

FINANCIAL

• All employees have an accountability to the organisation to be financially responsible whether they oversee a function budget or are part of projects.

• Costs incurred should be communicated clearly, be within approved budgets, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure. 

VISION & LEADERSHIP

Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards always.

Experience & Education

       REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering or Tele Communication Engineering or related technical field. 

• 7 + years’ experience in Digital and Analog circuits, power electronics design, Understands EMI/EMC compatibility.

• Excellent debugging skills and experience in electronic labs

• Familiarity with IPC standards.

• Good communication skills, verbal and written. 

• Willingness to work independently or in a team environment. 

• Ability to multitask. 

PREFERRED

• Experience with prototype development and testing. 

• Understanding of obsolescence management and component sourcing. 

• Experience in creating test procedures and performing acceptance tests. 

• Software skills  Altium, PADs , Visio. 

Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to:  <10%