R&D Engineer, Medium Voltage | alfanar Electric

Job description:

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 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 Any relevant fieldWork Experience 2 to 4 YearsTechnical / Functional Competencies Engineering ResearchResearchResearch AnlaysisResearch DesignDesignDesign SpecificationsDesign ToolsProduct Development and Design

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.

For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com