Job Description

Job Title

Switchgear Design Engineer

Company
Business Area
Location
Reporting To
Date of Issue

Lucy Switchgear (EMS) Ltd

Engineering
Thame
Engineering Programme Manager
July 2013

Job Purpose
The main purpose of the role will be to support projects on new product development with
resource allocated by Engineering Programme Manager in collaboration with the Laboratory and
Industrialisation team. The job holder will bring their professional expertise and knowledge as a
subject expert in all aspects of Medium Voltage Switchgear. This is a new role and the job holder
will be required to bring their professional knowledge to support the growth and development of
the Engineering Department to meet the future demands from our customers.

Key Accountabilities:
1.
2.
3.

To lead design and development of Medium voltage switchgear projects.

To design considering manufacturing and assembly processes and techniques (DFMA)
To design with process, part and assembly costs kept to a minimum, without compromising
the integrity of new switchgear products.
4.
To prepare internal/external testing schedules and, where necessary, supervise
internal/external testing as required, both in the UK and abroad, working in collaboration with
the Laboratories team.
5. To assist with the design engineering aspects of test unit builds and pre-production builds
for new product development.
6. To ensure maintenance of all test results relating to relevant projects.
7. To ensure design documentation and design project files are kept up to date.
8. To ensure finished product has full BOM in line with Lucy Switchgear requirements.
9. To seek and promote new processes and technologies which will enhance the economics of
the finished product.
10. To provide technical support to other parts of the business.

Dimensions:
1.

The role will be based at Thame in the UK. Visits to, Lucy offices and customers in UK and
overseas locations will also be required.

Secondary Activities / Tasks

1. To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed in order to
maintain and / or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided by the Engineering
Department.
2. Health & Safety adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and
Safe Working Practices.

Experience Knowledge & Skills

Essential
Functional
Experience in design of
Medium voltage switchgear
Competencies
Experience as technical
project leader or technical
expert.
Extensive knowledge in
dielectric performance in
air and SF6
Extensive knowledge of
temperature rise in SF6
Knowledge of Vacuum
(circuit breaker and switch)
Knowledge of capacitive
switching in vacuum (circuit
breaker)
Understanding of relevant
IEC standards (i.e. 62271)
Sound mechanical
Engineering experience
Knowledge of beam theory
and analysis techniques.
Experience of interlock
design
Ability to demonstrate
success in driving projects
to meet targets and
deadlines.
Basic knowledge of Risk
management
Behavioural
competencies

Team player:
Strong willingness to share
knowledge and/or
experience
Ability to listen and be open
to other ideas.
Ability so show a proactive
attitude
Offers advice and proposes
solutions when risks/
opportunities arise.
Goal oriented
Excellent attention to detail
and process
Understands importance of
efficient and accurate
documentation processes
Able to identify and
manage priorities in a

Desirable
Experience in mechanical drive
design
Knowledge of kinematic
software simulation
Knowledge on FEA software
(Ansys, Nastran)
Knowledge of material
properties
Knowledge and experience of
Lean manufacturing
Experience of Welding process
Experience of Thermoset and
Thermoplastic moulding.
Extended knowledge of Risk
management
Knowledge and experience of
CAD 2D/3D packages

Understanding of switchgear
protection and automation
systems

Other
Requirements

multiple project
environment
Demonstrates a strong
desire to discover new
solutions (from colleague,
competitor, conference
etc).
Demonstrates a positive
and enthusiastic attitude
Degree level
qualification in mechanical
/electrical engineering or
equivalent experience.

Experience as a Trainer for

technical subjects