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Lead Mechanical Engineer

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Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Mid level
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Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Mid level
Responsible for mechanical development and analysis, performing calculations and simulations, reviewing drawings, and supporting industrialization and commissioning of HVDC power electronic systems.
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Job Description SummaryActivities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept
Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • 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.

The Person

The candidate requires mechanical engineering expertise at graduate level or

equivalent experience, with a good level of the technical understanding of general mechanical engineering.
The candidate will typically be educated to degree-level, or above, in a discipline such as mechanical engineering or science. The applicants may have some career experience in mechanical engineering.
The candidate should demonstrate an ability to think innovatively and apply
engineering knowledge.
An enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills, an ability to apply different
engineering methods and a willingness to share knowledge are essential qualities.
 

Skills & Experience

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.
 


Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Top Skills

Ansys
Creo 4.0
Creo Simulate
Windchill Pdmlink

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