Mechanism Design Engineer - Medium Voltage | alfanar Electric

To design, develop, and validate high-performance operating mechanisms for medium-voltage switchgear, ensuring compliance with IEC standards and product reliability requirements. The role focuses on mechanical design optimization, testing, and value engineering while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, durable, and cost-effective solutions.

Design & Development

• Lead the design of spring, toggle, magnetic, and motorized operating mechanisms for MV switchgear.
• Ensure kinematic accuracy, energy storage/release, force distribution, and endurance under high-duty cycles.
• Integrate mechanisms into RMUs, VCBs, and LBSs with proper interlocks, safety features, and ergonomic considerations.

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure all designs meet IEC 62271-1 / 200 / 103 / 100 standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation to support type testing and certification processes.

Testing & Validation

• Define and execute comprehensive test plans, including mechanical endurance testing, environmental cycling, and lubrication validation.
• Analyze test failures, conduct root cause investigations, and implement corrective measures.

Optimization & Value Engineering

• Recommend improvements in materials, tolerances, surface treatments, and lubrication for enhanced life and reduced costs.
• Support supplier qualification and component localization initiatives.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work closely with electrical, material, and manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless integration into switchgear assemblies.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to cross-functional R&D projects.

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.

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.

For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com