Supervisor Electrical Engineer

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIESDesigning TE Energy passive (voltage & current sensors incl. PD) and active (temperature, humidity, ) sensor products for MV & HV using polymeric and metallic materials and electronic components/modulesElectrical field simulation and electronic circuit modelling using relevant software tools (PSPICE, COMSOL, ANSYS, ELECTRO or similar).Assist global engineering team with New Product Developments across a range of sensor projects and executing on cost optimization/reduction (VA/VE) opportunities for the businessSupport product compliance and approvals for all new sensor products and platforms as required by our customers.Successfully facilitate transfer and support of new product introduction (NPI) into high volume manufacturing.Reverse Engineering competitor productsSupporting the design of jigs & fixtures for product testing where required.Preparing design verification test plans, Design & Process FMEAsRecording results of design reviews and design decision meetings and report writingBe a strong technical partner and provide support to Product management teams. Attend/support customer meetings, technology days and site visits as required.Education & KnowledgeBachelors of Engineering - Electrical Engineering Degree onlyOrganised, methodical and self-motivated individual with the ability to work under minimal supervision, on own initiative and meet own commitments is essential.Excellent understanding of EMI with respect to high power frequency and transient voltages and currents in energy networks and their effect on measuring cables, circuits, devices and sensors (ground potential rise, capacitive/inductive coupling into circuits, influence on sensor s signal grounding schemes, ).Good understanding of travelling waves on power cables and OH lines also in combination with surge arresters.Good understanding of surge protection technology in HV/MV networks, but also electronic systems.Know-how about designing high voltage dividers (capacitive/resistive) with respect to linear frequency characteristic, temperature drift (operating conditions -40 C to +90 C), ageing and transient over-voltage protection.Know-how about design/selection of current transformers with respect to frequency characteristic, power frequency short-circuit current performances, switching & lightning current effects.Basic understanding of partial discharge mechanism and measuring systems (coupling quadrupoles, signal levels, frequency range, )Excellent understanding of signal/measuring technology (signal reflection, impedance matching, signal to noise ratio, )Basic understanding of materials properties (permittivity, conductivity, permeability, dissipation factor, influence of temperature and field stress and time (=ageing) on these parameters, electrical break down limits, )Knowledge about energy harvesting in HV environment (effect of corona discharges, electric field enhancement at sharp edges, field stress management, )Experience with product design of high-voltage power networks and/or network accessories (joints/splices, terminations Switchgear connect, Insulators, surge arrestors, etc.) essential.7 to 10 years electrical engineering related experience for Energy market applicationsKnowledge about relevant standards related with sensors in MV and HV networksBasic knowledge about standards related with MV & HV cable accessories especially on qualification testingWillingness to travelFluent EnglishGerman (an advantage)Critical Experience & CompetenciesCRITICAL EXPERIENCEProven ability to execute on engineering deliverablesStrong customer service mindset and mentality of delivering quality products and services on time and within company cost and profitability objectives.Fluent communication skills facilitating collaboration with own team, customers, internal business leaders and technology leaders to create value.Individual must be self-motivated and require minimum supervision, have strong planning skills and be able to deal with and balance multiple competing prioritiesCOMPETENCIESExcellent motivational skills: a person with the ability to achieve goals and the highest standards of performance in a dynamic fast paced environment.Attention to detail and on time deliveryExcellent judgment, timely and high-quality decision-making skillsClear, strategic thinker with the ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems.,

Keyskills :
high voltagepower cablesdetail designproduct designbusiness unitsproduct testingdetail drawingsplanning skillshazardous areascustomer service