Sr. Hardware Engineer - Chandigarh, India - Oceaneering

Description

Job Description

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning.

We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Since 2003, Oceaneering's India Center has been an integral part of operations for Oceaneering's robust product and service offerings across the globe. This center caters to diverse business needs, from oil and gas field infrastructure, subsea robotics to automated material handling & logistics.

Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide spectrum of solutions, encompassing Subsea Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Software Development, Asset Integrity Management, Inspection, ROV operations, Field Network Management, Graphics Design & Animation, and more.

In addition to these technical functions, Oceaneering India Center plays host to several crucial business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

Our world-class infrastructure in India includes modern offices, industry-leading tools and software, equipped labs, and beautiful campuses aligned with the future way of work. Oceaneering in India as well as globally has a great work culture that is flexible, transparent, and collaborative with great team synergy.

At Oceaneering India Center, we take pride in Solving the Unsolvable by leveraging the diverse expertise within our team.

Position Summary

The Hardware Engineer will conceptualize, design, and develop industrialized solutions in the form of electrical and electronic hardware devices, assemblies, or systems, and validate them to formulate all required technical specifications. The role involves working under limited supervision.

The Hardware Engineer will perform the role of system architect, designing and developing electrical and electronic circuits, selecting components, sensors, actuators, drive/amplifiers, battery sizing, power budgeting, and hardware cost estimations for Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles/Vessels (ROVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and similar Electro-mechanical systems.

The selected candidate will be responsible for selecting PLCs, Micro-controllers, and other computational and communication platforms, electronic hardware testing, and system integration for Oceaneering's next-generation systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists and designs circuits and wiring harness of robotic systems by selecting appropriate technology and components.
• Conduct research for cost reduction of electrical and electronic hardware with the required robotic system endurance, mobility, and perception.
• Select suitable connectors, actuators, sensors, computational platforms, protection switchgear, and other elements of detailed system design.
• Support field trial of the developed product at various locations worldwide.
• Review the block diagrams/layout drawings prepared by drafters for mechanical, electrical, network, control, etc.
• Coordinate project deliveries and schedules with the Automation & Control teams globally.
• Review work carried out by other engineers, review documents prepared by the team, and approve the same.
• Define functional processes and work towards continuous improvement.
• Design and develop automotive compliant analog and digital circuit schematics.
• Work with third parties to manufacture and test Printed Circuit Boards.
• Iteratively develop proof-of-concept implementations, prototypes, and demos to fine-tune technologies to practical, state-of-the-art systems.
• Develop an awareness of modern Electro-mechanical systems and design alternatives.
• Learn and apply knowledge of hardware design standards and best practices.
• Prepare reports and presentations on the status of the design and development process for discussion with stakeholders.
• Perform research on emerging hardware products and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Perform all other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Liaise with external research agencies/vendors or institutes to develop competency in technology and build products/prototypes that provide strategic advantage to Oceaneering in the marketplace.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and issues.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Post Graduation (Master degree) in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, or equivalent degree,
• OR Graduation (Bachelor degree) in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, or equivalent degree with minimum two years of relevant industry experience.

DESIRED:

• Hands-on PCB design experience for analog, digital, and embedded boards in ORCAD/ALTIUM/KiCAD/PROTEL or any similar CAD tool.
• Experience in High Voltage PCB board design.
• Hands-on experience with proximity sensors, encoders, limit sensors, and sensor interface circuits.
• Knowledge in Motor Drives and Power Electronics is desirable.
• Hands-on experience in MATLAB/SIMULINK and/or any other simulation tool would be an advantage.
• Knowledge in Electro-Mechanical Systems and CAD drawings would be an advantage.
• Strong background in mathematics and/or statistics is highly desirable.

Additional Information

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows:

Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.

Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.

Work surface is stable (flat).

This position is considered LIGHT work.

OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONSTANT - Lift up to 20 pounds.

- Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

- Lift up to 10 pounds.

- Standing.

- Repetitive movements of arms and hands.

- Sit with back supported.

Closing Statement

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers.

Every month, hundreds of employees are provided with training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry-level and advanced-level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.