Senior Hardware Engineer

Conceptualize, Design and develop Industrialized Solutions in form of electrical and electronic hardware device, assembly or a system and validate it to formulate all required technical specifications.

The Hardware Engineer will perform the role of system architect that involves design and development of electrical and electronic circuits, component selection, sensor selection, actuator selection, drive/amplifier selection, 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.

He/she will be additionally responsible for the selection of PLCs, Micro-controllers and other computational as well as communication platforms, electronic hardware testing and system integration for Oceaneering’s next generation systems.

• Develop and design embedded system circuit and wiring diagram for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) of robotic systems by selecting appropriate technology and components

• Conduct and lead research for cost reduction of electrical and electronic hardware with the required robotic system endurance, mobility & perception

• Select suitable connectors, actuators, sensors, computational platforms, protection switch gear and other elements of details system design.

• Work with third parties to manufacture and test Printed Circuit Boards.

• Lead and/or support Lab qualification and/or field trial of the developed product at various locations worldwide.

• Design and develop automotive compliant analog and digital circuit schematics.

• Iteratively develop proof-of-concept implementations, prototypes and demos to fine-tune technologies to practical, state-of-the-art systems.

• 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.

• Develop and share awareness of modern Electro-mechanical systems and design alternatives.

• Learn and apply knowledge of hardware design standards and best practices.

• Review the block diagrams / layout drawings prepared by entry level Engineers and Drafters for electrical, network, control circuits etc.

• Coordinate project deliveries and schedules with the Automation & Control teams globally.

• Peer-review work carried out by other engineers, review the documents prepared by the team and approve the same.

• Define functional processes and work towards continuous improvement. Work as a change agent to onboard relevant stakeholders.

• Prepare reports and presentations on the status of the design and development process for discussion with stakeholders.

• Perform all other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

• Keep abreast of industry trends and issues.

• Demonstrates high level of initiative to accomplish individual objectives assigned as well as team goals.

• Work towards individual goals aligned with department and organizational objectives.

• Comply to organizational HR policies and procedures.

• Understand and adhere to organizational HSE policies and practices.

Post Graduation (master's degree) in Instrumentation Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree with minimum two years of relevant industry experience, OR

Graduation (bachelor's degree) in Instrumentation Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree with minimum four years of relevant industry experience