Our Client in Barrow in Furness are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on subsea connectors for a 1 year contract.You will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance and high-reliable technical solutions for extreme and harsh environments. This role demands a deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and materials science to ensure reliability, safety, and innovation in subsea applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge connector solutions for offshore energy and subsea sectors. With increased seniority and experience ,it is expected to take on more responsibilities, deepen their technical expertise, and contribute to mentoring the wider engineering team. Start Date: ASAP - 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 per day. 8.30 - 5pm with 1 hour lunch. Or, 9-5pm with 30 mins lunch.
- No overtime is applicable or available for this role
- 1 year contract
- Starting in the role, FT on-site would be required to get up to speed, once up to speed and systems etc, option would hybrid work become available, 3 days on site.
- Job Description below
Key Responsibilities - Technical Responsibilities
Design and develop subsea (Low and High Voltage) electrical and optical connectors, pressure housings, and sealing systems using advanced CAD tools
Promote standardisation within and across product lines
Ensure consistency and alignment across and within product lines
Sustain high quality for our products
Drive design decisions optimizing both product performance and cost and balance innovation with cost efficiency
Perform and understand the fundamentals for mechanical , thermal, and pressure simulations using FEA tools to validate designs for high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) subsea environments and/or for deep-sea environments
Select materials for HPHT environments, Subsea environments with understanding corrosion resistant materials and coatings suitable for long-term subsea deployment
Specify and integrate subsea electrical connectors into mechanical assemblies, ensuring watertight integrity, pressure resistance, and compatibility with control systems
Conduct prototype testing, pressure testing, and qualification to industry standards
Generate detailed technical documentation including Design Specifications, Qualification Test procedures, 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and Test Reports
Support hardware qualification testing, including Factory Acceptance Test , Sie Integration Test and connector integrity testing.
Provide engineering support during installation, commissioning, and operational phases
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards (API, ISO, IEEE. IEC and all relevant industry standards)
Review and approve technical documentation including assembly drawings, connector specifications, and interface definitions Experience and Seniority level dependant
Understand and analyse subsea mechanical components and systems, including subsea trees, manifolds, jumpers, electrical connectors