Job Description Job Title Switchgear Design Engineer

Company Lucy Switchgear (EMS) Ltd Business Area Engineering Location Thame Reporting To Engineering Programme Manager Date of Issue July 2013 Job Purpose The main purpose of the role will be to support projects on new product development with resource allocated by Engineering Programme Manager in collaboration with the Laboratory and Industrialisation team. The job holder will bring their professional expertise and knowledge as a subject expert in all aspects of Medium Voltage Switchgear. This is a new role and the job holder will be required to bring their professional knowledge to support the growth and development of the Engineering Department to meet the future demands from our customers. Key Accountabilities: 1. To lead design and development of Medium voltage switchgear projects. 2. To design considering manufacturing and assembly processes and techniques (DFMA) 3. To design with process, part and assembly costs kept to a minimum, without compromising

the integrity of new switchgear products. 4. To prepare internal/external testing schedules and, where necessary, supervise

internal/external testing as required, both in the UK and abroad, working in collaboration with the Laboratories team.

5. To assist with the design engineering aspects of test unit builds and pre-production builds for new product development.

6. To ensure maintenance of all test results relating to relevant projects. 7. To ensure design documentation and design project files are kept up to date. 8. To ensure finished product has full BOM in line with Lucy Switchgear requirements. 9. To seek and promote new processes and technologies which will enhance the economics of

the finished product. 10. To provide technical support to other parts of the business.

Dimensions:

1. The role will be based at Thame in the UK. Visits to, Lucy offices and customers in UK and overseas locations will also be required.

Secondary Activities / Tasks

1. To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed in order to maintain and / or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided by the Engineering Department.

2. Health & Safety adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and Safe Working Practices.

Experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Desirable Functional Competencies

Experience in design of Medium voltage switchgear

Experience as technical project leader or technical expert.

Extensive knowledge in dielectric performance in air and SF6

Extensive knowledge of temperature rise in SF6

Knowledge of Vacuum (circuit breaker and switch)

Knowledge of capacitive switching in vacuum (circuit breaker)

Understanding of relevant IEC standards (i.e. 62271)

Sound mechanical Engineering experience

Knowledge of beam theory and analysis techniques.

Experience of interlock design

Ability to demonstrate success in driving projects to meet targets and deadlines.

Basic knowledge of Risk management

Experience in mechanical drive design

Knowledge of kinematic software simulation

Knowledge on FEA software (Ansys, Nastran)

Knowledge of material properties

Knowledge and experience of Lean manufacturing

Experience of Welding process Experience of Thermoset and

Thermoplastic moulding. Extended knowledge of Risk

management Knowledge and experience of

CAD 2D/3D packages

Understanding of switchgear protection and automation systems

Behavioural competencies

Team player: Strong willingness to share

knowledge and/or experience

Ability to listen and be open to other ideas.

Ability so show a proactive attitude

Offers advice and proposes solutions when risks/ opportunities arise.

Goal oriented Excellent attention to detail

and process Understands importance of

efficient and accurate documentation processes

Able to identify and manage priorities in a

multiple project environment

Demonstrates a strong desire to discover new solutions (from colleague, competitor, conference etc).

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Other Requirements

Degree level qualification in mechanical /electrical engineering or equivalent experience.

Experience as a Trainer for technical subjects