Thermal Simulation Engineer, Medium Voltage| electric

Job description:

Job Purpose

To perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and arc-fault simulations for medium-voltage switchgear, supporting R&D in optimizing design, safety, and reliability. The role drives simulation-based design validation, reduces risks, and contributes to innovation in insulation systems, arc resistance, and structural performance.

Key Accountability Areas

Advanced Simulation & Analysis

• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate mechanical stresses, fatigue, and structural performance of switchgear enclosures and busbars.
• Conduct dielectric and electric field stress simulations to optimize insulation systems and minimize partial discharge risk.
• Simulate internal arc scenarios per IEC to assess pressure rise, gas dynamics, and enclosure integrity.
• Analyze short-circuit forces acting on busbars, contacts, and supports to ensure robust design.
• Support the design of bushings and insulators through electric field distribution and mechanical stress evaluations.

Failure Prediction & Design Optimization

• Predict potential failure modes prior to type testing and recommend design improvements to enhance dielectric margins, structural strength, and arc withstand capability.
• Correlate simulation data with laboratory testing to validate findings and refine models.

Collaboration & Knowledge Integration

• Work closely with R&D teams to integrate simulation outcomes into product design and development workflows.
• Support testing teams by providing predictions of expected performance and failure modes.
• Document methodologies, results, and lessons learned to build a comprehensive simulation knowledge base.

Innovation & Research

• Stay current with evolving simulation tools, methodologies, and industry best practices for switchgear analysis.
• Contribute to innovation in insulation technologies, arc-resistant solutions, and lightweight structural designs.
• Participate in technical publications, patents, and conference presentations to promote simulation-driven engineering excellence.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical EngineeringWork Experience 4 to 6 Years5 to 10 YearsTechnical / Functional Competencies Quality ComplianceQuality MetricsQuality Tools and TechniquesEngineering ResearchResearch DesignResearch AnlaysisTechnical Research

Profile description:

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

The hub of alfanar's manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.

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