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As a Systems Engineer here at SMD, your role will be to develop compelling technical solutions to meet customer requirements and product development programs. The role will work closely with and under the supervision of the Chief Engineers and alongside the Sales Managers and Tender Ream. This will involve the ability to think creatively and independently, ideas will be developed and illustrated by using Innovative solutions in 2D & 3D software, advanced visuals and animations to understand and support the sales and marketing process.

The projects will range from bespoke, unique designs to larger-volume production work in project solutions, innovation, and product development.

What will I be doing?

• Lead the development of compelling technical solutions covering all aspects of the system
• Follow the early idea generation through the production of design calculations, product selection, definition, system definition, and evaluation
• Creation of compelling design data (for example CAD files for clients in various forms, performance data, photorealistic renders and animation)
• Participating in technical reviews of tenders
• Liaise with and support Chief Engineers in the creative cycle of tendering innovative and complex equipment solutions
• Interaction with various stakeholders in design review processes for price approval
• Attend client meetings and client design reviews
• Manage the library of CAD documentation files and performance data relevant to our technologies, for example trenching performance data sets.
• Support sales teams in visiting clients and demonstrating our technical innovation
• Act as technical authority for the solution during the project phase, attending and contributing to major design reviews

What skills and qualifications do I need?

• A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Strong experience within a design role, preferably of low volume high value/complex machines
• A technical understanding of deck equipment, hydraulics, control systems, electrical power systems, software and their role in system solutions
• Knowledge of other engineering disciplines: structural, hydraulic, maritime, electrical, control, materials, subsea
• Sound understanding of engineering principles
• AutoCAD and Autodesk inventor experience
• Industry or section experience in offshore is desirable but not essential

We are looking for an organised team player with speed and attention to detail with the ability to work to demanding deadlines.

Someone who is open-minded and creative, and able to contribute in a fast and dynamic environment, and looking to develop their career either in a technical capacity or as a subject matter expert in either engineering or sales