Sr. Hardware Engineer

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the worlds premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

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.

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.

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 marketplace.

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

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

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Inclusion

Oceaneering s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants.