Forum Energy Technologies (FET) is a world leader for the supply of Work Class ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles), Observation Class ROVs, Trenchers and Submarine Rescue Systems providing innovative solutions for challenging deep water intervention operations. Design and manufacture of these systems is based at the facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire which is part of a worldwide company with headquarters in Houston, USA. These products are known worldwide for unrivalled quality and technical excellence utilising a wealth of experience, delivering products that perform reliably in hostile environments.
The role is within the Engineering department, working on new and existing designs as part of a multi- discipline team. The applicant will have many of the technical competencies and skills listed below, however due to the specialised nature of our business it is envisaged some training will be needed.
Job Purpose:
To provide engineering design and support functions, under instruction of more senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities: (Key Tasks)
- Provide design input on projects, using the technical competencies listed below.
- Produce engineering designs, specifications, and documentation to ISO 9001.
- Assist in the preparation of operating and maintenance manuals.
- Work within the requirements of company procedures and national and international regulations.
- Work within the timescales and budgets set by the company
- Other activities as directed by the Engineering Manager.
Accountabilities(Deliverables):
- Ensure the suitability of the engineering aspects of company products for their function.
- Provide design input on all projects as required, within the timescales set by the company.
Education / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or related/equivalent subject (lesser qualifications coupled with suitable design experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances).
Technical Competencies:
- High level language programming in C, C++ and C#.
- LabView Programming.
- WPF MVVM
- Real time Programming.
- Multi-Threaded and Multi-Process Programming.
- Operating systems configuration, QNX/Windows.
- Conversant with Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, MPLAB, Code Warrior, Subversion.
- Microcontroller programming.
- Development and design of robotic control system architectures.
- Development and design of HMI and GUI systems.
- Database development.
- Control systems design.
- Design of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
- Completing and checking designs and documentation.
Key Skills:
- Safety conscious, attentive to QHS&E policies and regulations (ISO 9001 QA systems).
- Sound engineering knowledge.
- Cost consciousness.
- Flexibility, adaptability and professionalism, with the ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidiscipline team or individually on projects.
- Time management with ability to plan work loadings, multi-task, and work under pressure.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, clear technical writing, good record keeping.
- Attention to detail and effective checking regime.
- Software skills. Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to learn new engineering skills.
Experience:
- Engineering design environment, one year minimum.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6EZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work on-site Monday to Friday at the Kirkbymoorside location?
- Please provide your salary expectations?
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person