Principal (Product) Engineer - Mechanical / England

Our Subsea Control Systems Product Management team is globally responsible for the development and maintenance of our control system products. We are looking for a Principal Engineer (Product Engineer) for Hydraulic and Mechanical control system products, to be based at our Technology hub near Reading, and act as a Technical authority for specific core products and sub-components. 

 

Key accountabilities and tasks will include:          

• Drive standardization and development of a designated product line
• Contribute in ongoing and future cost out initiatives at (sub-)component level
• Validation and focal point of product development outsourcing (specific disciplines or components)
• Provide product knowledge and technical expertise to support;
  
  • Study, tender and projects
  • and Service after product are handed over to Client  
  • Coordination of core disciplines network – processes, tools, training and development of product resources in regions
  • Capture lessons learned and drive processes of continuous improvement.
  
  

 

We are looking for Engineers with a minimum of a B.Sc. in a relevant engineering discipline, with Product/ technology/ technical discipline knowledge in hydro-mechanical systems, plus a recognized track-record in a particular product/ area/ discipline. In addition you will need excellent communication skills and cross-cultural understanding, commercial awareness, an open mind for new ideas, the ability to be independent, to take initiative and to be structured in your daily work, and a willingness to gain knowledge and constantly develop own skills.

 

The successful candidates will receive a competitive salary and benefits, plus a strong work/life balance, positive work environment with challenging tasks, and a range of development opportunities.