Job Title: Marine Electrical & Control Engineer
Location: Hybrid (2 office days per week in London or Brockenhurst)
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Principal Electrical and Control Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Travel: Occasional visits to China and worldwide for attendance to Anemoi's Rotor Sail factory and ships
Job Summary:
Be part of an innovative and collaborative team driving the future of sustainable marine technology. As a Marine Electrical and Control Engineer, you'll contribute to the design and integration of advanced control systems for our pioneering Rotor Sail technology-a clean propulsion solution helping to decarbonize global shipping. You'll work in an open, friendly environment where knowledge is shared, creativity is encouraged, and every team member plays a vital role. Collaborating with automation, mechanical, and project engineers, you'll help deliver safe, efficient, and compliant electrical systems that support the next generation of low-emission vessels.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and review electrical and control systems for Rotor Sails including power distribution, electro-mechanical control, automation, and instrumentation.
* Specify and integrate PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and associated Interfaces for our Rotor Sail products.
* Develop instrumentation, measurement and data acquisition systems including ship to shore communications.
* Prepare technical documentation including wiring diagrams, bills of materials, cable schedules, load calculations, commissioning and testing procedures, operational and maintenance manuals.
* Develop and enhance functionality of our Control system to improve performance of the Rotor Sails and integrate the equipment onto new vessel types.
* Ensure compliance with relevant marine classification societies (e.g., DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register) and IEC standards and assist with obtaining product approvals from those classification societies.
* Support procurement and production by preparing technical specifications and evaluating vendor proposals.
* Support the installation of our Rotor Sails onto vessels including integration design with the vessel electrical and control systems.
* Provide remote or on-site technical support during commissioning, testing, sea trials and operational handover.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree or other relevant qualifications in Electrical/Control Engineering.
* Proven experience in marine electrical systems development, design, integration and commissioning.
* Proven PLC Coding xperience (ideally Siemens TIA Portal)
* Familiarity with shipboard power management systems, switchboards, diesel generators and shaft generators.
* Good working knowledge of PLC Systems and VFDs and associated hardware.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience with programming languages such as Python and C#.
* Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
* Knowledge of marine regulations and standards including Class rule requirements for design approval and plan approval.
* Willingness to travel for shipboard inspections, commissioning, and trials.
* Experience communicating with ship staff to troubleshoot systems.
* Experience working with shipyards on refit and new builds.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with Hazardous Area Equipment and Installations: CompEx certification (or equivalent)
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
Personal Qualities and Competences:
* Clear written and spoken English
* Strong verbal communication skills, including adapting to the audience
* Co-operative approach
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Creative/innovative approach
* High attention to detail and thorough approach
* Ability to adapt to a dynamic "start-up" environment
* Willingness to travel: for business meetings with ship owners and designers; occasional travel for longer periods (3-4 weeks) for assistance in project commissioning
* Willingness and flexibility to attend client vessels for troubleshootingWhat We Offer:
o Competitive salary and benefits package.
o Opportunities for professional development and certification.
o Involvement in cutting-edge marine technology projects.
o A collaborative and innovative work environment.