Automation System Designer (Electrical Engineering)

Essential Functions

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ensure all Hanwha Philly Shipyard’s safety procedures, rules and regulations are performed and met
• Perform basic and detail design activities for assigned systems, including calculations, diagrams, drawings, design change notices, and equipment selection relevant to assigned systems
• Assigned Systems, including but not limited to Alarm and Monitoring, Fire Detection and Alarms, and Alarm Signaling Systems
• Participate in basic and detail design activities within the Electrical Design Department, including review of design documents from other shipyard engineers, vendors, and external design partners
• Coverage of assigned systems, and equipment
• Prepare technical specifications, collect vendor information and maintain maker’s list for assigned systems
• Generate and access Bills of Material and provide technical support for material tracking, logistics, handling, and timing of installation
• Propose technical improvements; develop and implement quality standards applicable to assigned systems
• Interface with Owner and Class to resolve technical issues
• Develop testing procedures for assigned systems
• Provide field engineering support as required to support production activities during Class and owner inspections or responding to production questions arising during vessel construction
• Maintain working knowledge and monitor development of classification and regulatory rules and requirements pertaining to assigned systems

Competencies

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both verbal and written
• Decision making/problem solving
• Organizational understanding
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member
• Conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking
• Stress management
• Teamwork

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Automation and Electronic Systems is preferred; however, candidates with a technical diploma and 10+ years’ experience in ship design and/or construction may also be considered
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in shipbuilding, Automation and Electronic Systems Specialization, or manufacturing
• Experience with Automation System or Control system design and construction
• Proficiency with MS Office and CAD systems such as AutoCAD
• Knowledge/experience concerning basic and detail ship design
• Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices
• Experience with Classification Society Rules for New Construction, IMO Regulations, and US Coast Guard Requirements as well as international experience or familiarity with European and/or Asian Shipbuilding Standards

Physical Demands

• A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.