Job Description
Location: Soil Machine Dynamics, Davy Bank, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ
Reporting to the Lead Engineer within our Services Department, you will design, develop and support commissioning and testing of electrical, electronic and control systems for SMD’s range in Services.
About The Role
Reporting to the Lead Engineer within our Services Department, you will design, develop and support commissioning and testing of electrical, electronic and control systems for SMD’s range in Services.
You will provide support for existing systems and liaise with suppliers as and when required. Participate in layout design including electrical power distribution systems.
Check design drawings and create, approve, release bills of materials. Aid with machine risk assessment and safe design approaches. This will include supporting with FMEA/FMECA analysis when required.
You will create and approve Factory Acceptance Testing documentation and liaise with Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineers to ensure correct interfacing between different aspects of machines.
Work with the Procurement team to provide guidance and deal with quality issues as required.
There may be a requirement to travel with this role, including overseas and offshore.
What skills and qualifications do I need?
For this position we are looking for someone with either a degree in electrical/electronic engineer or HND. You will need experience of electrical design with basic AutoCAD and Inventor skills.
Practical Knowledge And Experience
We are looking for a strong team player who is customer focused with excellent attention to detail and flexibility to multi-task and prioritise. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated who enjoys the technical aspects of engineering and is always looking for continuous improvement with a willingness to learn.
Experience within subsea engineering would be beneficial but not essential.
About The Company
The power behind subsea pioneers.
We collaborate with future-thinking companies to draw knowledge, wealth and prosperity from underwater environments. Together, our teams invent and engineer the answers to the toughest challenges in under water industry and science. Allowing for safe and efficient operations, while harnessing the potential of the most challenging subsea locations on the planet.
Company Culture
Our people.
We don’t refer to our own employees as staff or personnel. They are ‘Our people’. ‘Our engineers’. ‘Our team’. ‘Our talent.’ Without our talented people, we would never progress as a company. They embody our values, and they mean everything to us. Whether we are talking directly to them, or about them—the value, attitude and intelligence of our people should be clear.
Required Criteria
* BEng (Hons) Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar with a strong practical background.
Contract Details
Closing Date: Thursday 23rd April, 2026
Contract Type: fulltime
Salary: Based on Experience
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