Technology Research Engineer Medium Voltage | alfanar Electric

To lead technology scouting, research, and innovation initiatives for medium-voltage switchgear solutions, focusing on disruptive technologies, eco-friendly insulation systems, advanced switching devices, and digitalization. The role identifies emerging trends, builds external partnerships, and translates scientific advancements into practical solutions that shape the company’s technology roadmap and long-term strategy.

Technology Scouting & Foresight

• Continuously monitor global research, patents, and market innovations in MV switchgear, solid-state switching, advanced insulation systems, and digital solutions.
• Benchmark competitor products, academic breakthroughs, and industry advancements to inform technology roadmaps.
• Provide foresight into disruptive technologies and long-term R&D opportunities.

Research & Innovation

• Lead investigations into advanced materials, eco-friendly insulation gases, smart sensors, and novel switchgear mechanisms.
• Validate new concepts using modeling, simulations, prototypes, and experimental studies.
• Translate cutting-edge research into scalable and commercially viable solutions.

Collaboration & Partnerships

• Build strategic relationships with universities, research institutes, and global technology partners.
• Represent the company at technical conferences, international forums, and standards committees.
• Drive intellectual property protection by identifying and securing patentable innovations.

Knowledge Transfer & Guidance

• Provide scientific and technical leadership to R&D teams, mentoring engineers and fostering innovation culture.
• Conduct workshops and training to strengthen the organization’s technical expertise.
• Contribute to the company’s long-term R&D vision, strategy, and technology development roadmap.

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