High Voltage Insulation Design Engineer

Job Summary:

We have an excellent opportunity for a seasoned High Voltage Insulation Design Engineer to join our expanding organization.

About Us:

We focus on the significance of energy as the essential input to everything and strive to provide reliable, affordable, and clean electricity. Enoda is at the forefront of Energy platforms innovation, developing cutting-edge technologies for grid operators and developers to facilitate decarbonisation. Our integrated hardware and software solutions seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructures, empowering the grid to achieve self-balancing and serve as the primary provider of system stability. With a commitment to promoting mankind's prosperity through 100% renewable energy, we are dedicated to building a working culture that fosters achievement of our goals without bureaucratic hindrances.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine insulation systems for high-voltage equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and optimal performance.
• Validate that insulation designs are sturdy and viable for mass production with a high initial success rate.
• Select suitable materials for insulation capable of withstanding high voltages and environmental factors.
• Conduct electrical, thermal, and mechanical tests on insulation materials and systems to ensure compliance with standards.
• Utilize simulations such as finite element analysis to forecast insulation behavior under various conditions and enhance designs.
• Oversee projects from initiation to conclusion including budgeting, scheduling, and collaboration with other engineering groups.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, and manuals detailing designs, test findings, and maintenance procedures.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, material scientists, and manufacturers, to ensure coherent and effective designs.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in high voltage insulation, dielectric physics, or a related field.
• Master's degree in electrical engineering, physics, HV engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in designing and developing insulation for HV equipment within a manufacturing setting.
• Thorough knowledge of polymers or ceramics, their properties, and processing methods concerning electrical insulation.
• Familiarity with industry testing methods, protocols, and metrics for validating insulation materials and designs.
• Strong project planning, execution, and management skills.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity with well-established experimental research abilities.
• Effective communication skills, task ownership, and analytical capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized record of external publications showcasing high-quality research in the field of dielectrics or electrical insulation systems.
• Experience working with Ansys & COMSOL software.

Interview Process:

• Initial discussion with a member of the Talent Acquisition team (Virtual).
• First Stage Interview with the Hiring Manager and broader team (In-Person or Virtual).
• Final Stage Interview with the Hiring Manager and Engineering Leadership (In-Person or Virtual).

Benefits:

• Salary range: £55K - £65K depending on experience.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Flexible Pension plan tailored to individual needs.
• 33 days of annual leave plus Holiday purchase/sell scheme.
• Dental cash-back program.
• Convenient Cycle-to-Work scheme.
• Season travel ticket loan.
• Enhanced company sick pay and Income Protection.
• Life Assurance coverage.

Location:

This role is located onsite at Quartermile in Edinburgh.

Enoda promotes an atmosphere where we embody our vision of sustainable prosperity for all. Based on the principles of win-win outcomes and extreme ownership, we uphold integrity and accountability. We encourage teams to be tenacious in the pursuit of scientific truth and relish in collaborating to tackle the most challenging problems.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

As a values-led company, we believe that alignment with these values is crucial for successful long-term relationships with colleagues, partners, and customers. We are committed to fostering an environment that champions equality, diversity, and inclusion. Individuals from all protected characteristics are actively encouraged to apply, and we pledge to provide necessary reasonable adjustments during the application and assessment stages as well as upon joining Enoda. For inquiries regarding our recruitment process, kindly reach out to us at recruitment@enodatech.com. We eagerly anticipate your application.