Senior Hardware Engineer, Grade I

Company Profile

Overview

Since year 2003, Oceaneering’s India Center has been an integral part of operations for Oceaneering’s robust product and service offerings across the globe. This center caters to diverse business needs, from oil and gas field infrastructure, subsea robotics to automated material handling & logistics.

Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide spectrum of solutions, encompassing Subsea Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Software Development, Asset Integrity Management, Inspection, ROV operations, Field Network Management, Graphics Design & Animation, and more.

In addition to these technical functions, Oceaneering India Center plays host to several crucial business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

Our world class infrastructure in India includes modern offices, industry-leading tools and software, equipped labs, and beautiful campuses aligned with the future way of work. Oceaneering in India as well as globally has a great work culture that is flexible, transparent, and collaborative with great team synergy.

At Oceaneering India Center, we take pride in “Solving the Unsolvable” by leveraging the diverse expertise within our team. Join us in shaping the future of technology and engineering solutions on a global scale.

Position Summary

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. Works under limited supervision. 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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists and designs circuits and wiring harness of robotic systems by selecting appropriate technology and components.
• Conduct 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.
• Support field trial of the developed product at various locations worldwide.
• Review the block diagrams / layout drawings prepared by Drafters for mechanical, electrical, network, control etc.
• Coordinate project deliveries and schedules with the Automation & Control teams globally.
• 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
• Design and develop automotive compliant analog and digital circuit schematics
• Work with third parties to manufacture and test Printed Circuit Boards
• Iteratively develop proof-of-concept implementations, prototypes and demos to fine-tune technologies to practical, state-of-the-art systems
• Develop an awareness of modern Electro-mechanical systems and design alternatives
• Learn and apply knowledge of hardware design standards and best practices
• Prepare reports and presentations on the status of the design and development process for discussion with stakeholders.
• Perform research on emerging hardware products and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
• Perform all other duties as requested, directed or assigned
• 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 market place.
• 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
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has/does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Reporting Relationship

• Manager – Hardware Engineering
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED

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

DESIRED

• Hands-on PCB design experience for analog, digital and embedded (uP/FPGA/DSP) boards in ORCAD/ALTIUM/KiCAD/PROTEL or any similar CAD tool.
• Experience in High Voltage PCB board design
• Hands on experience with proximity sensors, encoders, limit sensors, and sensor interface circuits
• Knowledge in Motor Drives and Power Electronics is desirable
• Hands on experience in MATLAB/SIMULINK and/or any other simulation tool would be an advantage
• Knowledge in Electro-Mechanical Systems and CAD drawings would be an advantage
• Strong background in mathematics and/or statistics is highly desirable.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

An individual should demonstrate following competencies & qualities to be able to perform this role successfully:

Communication skills

Teamwork & Interpersonal skills

Analytical, problem solving & decision making skills

Organizing & planning skills

Mentoring skills

Leadership abilities

How To Apply Oceaneering’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants.

Closing Statement

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace
• Work surface is stable (flat)
  
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is considered LIGHT work.
  
  

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift up to 20 pounds
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Standing
• Repetitive movements of arms and hands
• Sit with back supported
  
  

How To Apply

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided with training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.