R&D Engineer, Medium Voltage

Job Description

R&D Engineer, Medium Voltage | alfanar Electric

Description: Requisition ID: 19796

City: Marketing WS

Group Overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar Construction
• alfanar Building Systems

alfanar electric

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of alfanars industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanars facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

Contribute to the development and enhancement of new and existing products by executing advanced 3D modeling, producing detailed engineering documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure product designs meet functional, production, and quality requirements while complying with applicable standards and internal procedures.

Key Accountability Areas 3D Modeling and Technical Design

• Develop precise 3D models based on approved conceptual designs to translate product ideas into manufacturable outputs.
• Prepare comprehensive manufacturing and assembly drawings to ensure accurate and efficient fabrication on the shop floor.
• Generate detailed bills of materials and accurately determine material quantities to support procurement and production planning.

Production and Quality Support

• Provide hands-on support to production teams during assembly by resolving technical issues and offering design clarification.
• Assist the quality control team by ensuring that all product features meet dimensional and functional specifications during inspection.
• Collaborate with the testing team to support prototype evaluation and confirm product reliability, safety, and performance under testing conditions.
• Analyze feedback from production, quality, testing, and customer inputs to propose and implement design improvements for future iterations.

Testing and Documentation

• Participate in factory acceptance testing of newly developed products to verify compliance with technical specifications and functional criteria.
• Compile, update, and organize complete documentation packages throughout the design and development lifecycle, in line with company procedures and audit requirements.
• Ensure all design inputs, modifications, and testing outcomes are accurately recorded and traceable to maintain full transparency and control.

Standards and Procedural Compliance

• Apply a strong understanding of internal production processes and order execution procedures to ensure seamless integration of designs into manufacturing operations.
• Ensure all developed designs adhere to applicable national and international standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with updates to relevant standards and proactively incorporate revisions into new or existing product designs to maintain compliance and competitiveness.

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 that 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 automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety and Environment:

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

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or any relevant field.

Work Experience

2 to 4 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Engineering Research
• Research
• Research Analysis
• Research Design
• Design
• Design Specifications
• Design Tools
• Product Development and Design

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