Company:
Tekmar Energy Limited
Location:
Newton Aycliffe, UK
The Role
Tekmar Energy are pioneers in the Offshore Wind Industry and have a reputation for delivering technical solutions to a wide range of subsea asset protection applications. Working for Tekmar Energy, the Graduate Analysis Engineer will be required, as part of a team to be involved in the delivery of dynamic analysis and finite-element services for the Offshore Wind and Oil & Gas sectors. The Graduate Analysis Engineer will contribute towards the continuous improvement of analysis techniques and work with software such as; OrcaFlex, and Ansys.
This role requires an ambitious and motivated individual, someone possessing good interpersonal and communication skills and have a strong interest in all aspects of the business.
Key Responsibilities
The role will strengthen the Engineering Department and duties will include, but not be limited to the following:
- To learn, develop and progress within Tekmar under guidance of the Engineering Team, underpinned by the determination and self-drive to learn new skills.
- Preparing analysis input data – liaising with the Engineering Team to ensure the most appropriate data is available and utilised.
- Building analysis models.
- Using scripting to increase efficiency.
- Running simulations and interpreting results.
- Suggest engineering solutions to analytical challenges.
- Compile technical documents to support the development, sales, project, and manufacturing phases.
Knowledge and Experience
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- Conversant with using design FEA analysis tools such as ANSYS, Abacus and Finite element theory.
- Experience with Orcaflex
- CAD skills such as Autodesk and Inventor.
- Knowledge of scripting (Python/MATLAB or similar)
- Capability of producing/checking engineering calculations by hand and with common software such as Excel and Mathcad.
- Possess a good understanding of engineering principles, such as mechanics and heat transfer to deliver engineering design solutions.
- Able to identify and work with colleagues to develop innovative proposals for new work. Take ownership of design/analysis activities and take appropriate corrective actions.
- Experience of Subsea engineering and Offshore Wind farms
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Skills & Qualifications
- 1st of 2:1 Mechanical Engineering Degree.
Behavioural Competencies
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- Leadership and decision making – takes accountability; self-starter using initiative, decisive and convincing; motivates, empowers, and provides clear direction.
- Interpersonal skills – effectively communicates and interacts at all levels, including customer based – understanding customer needs and able to communicate with the organisation.
- Supporting and co-operating – works well with people; collaborator, builds trust; upholds and promotes Tekmar’s values and principles.
- Interacting and presenting – builds relationships with key stakeholders (internally and externally); ability to influence, persuade and negotiate; confident presenter and strong communicator.
- Organising and executing – planning and organising through monitoring of clear objectives; customer orientated, and results driven; complies with company policies and procedures to ensure the job is done.
Closing date for applications: 09 May 2023