Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. Permanent, Full-time. Westhill, Hybrid. Please note that this role requires security checks.
The Role
The role focuses on delivering engineering design solutions and through‑life support across the JFD product range, from developing new designs to assisting clients with upgrades to existing equipment. It requires strong communication, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and excellent organisational skills. A meticulous, detail‑driven approach is essential, particularly when producing or reviewing technical documentation. The role also demands adaptability to changing requirements, ownership of tasks through to completion, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work to tight deadlines. Ensuring solutions are cost‑efficient and delivered on time and within budget remains central to meeting expectations.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Provide engineering design input to new systems and products and support the existing product range by assessing technical queries.
* Liaise with internal JFD departments such as sales, supply chain and production to ensure the best technical solution is provided in all instances.
* Create part numbers and bill of materials and source suitable components and materials when required.
* Produce engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification and reports, and review detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation.
* Ensure engineering solutions are provided on time, on budget and adhere to engineering and company standards and processes, including compliance with internal and external standards and regulations.
* Act as the discipline technical approver of drawings and documentation generated within the JFD engineering team.
* Promote engagement to achieve a resilient, diverse, high‑performing team where applicable.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven electrical and control system design skills.
* Experience with major PLC platforms: Siemens (TIA Portal/Step 7), WAGO, Codesys, etc.
* Ability to write, debug and optimise code in Ladder Logic, Structured Text and Function Block Diagrams.
* Experience designing and configuring screens and alarms is desirable.
* Skilled in generating design calculations.
* Ability to read and create electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop diagrams and wiring drawings.
* Understanding of instrumentation: sensors, valves, actuators, drives.
* Experience integrating PLCs with HMIs, drives and remote I/O.
* Ability to troubleshoot on‑site during commissioning.
* Previous product design experience would be advantageous.
* Experience selecting subsea cables, connectors and penetrators.
* Demonstrated experience in an electrical engineer or control systems engineer role.
* Experience with a product lifecycle management system for generating and storing engineering packages.
* Electrical and electronics / control systems engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
* Familiarity with marine/defence standards and Classification Society rules (LR, DNV, DEFSTAN, etc.).
Why join us?
* Early finish on Fridays.
* Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle‑to‑work scheme, Company Pension, etc.).
* Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
* Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
* Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation and global operations.
About Us
James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy focuses on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise and collaboration.
James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting‑edge diving, submarine rescue and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We are also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry.
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James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.
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