Senior R&d Engineer

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


ENGIE Lab SingaporeJOB DESCRIPTIONSenior R&D Engineer (Electrical and Controls)ENVIRONMENT:ENGIE is a global energy and services group, focusing on three core activities: low-carbon power generation, global networks, and customer solutions. Driven by its ambition to contribute to a harmonious progress, ENGIE takes up major global challenges such as the fight against global warming, access to energy for all, and mobility, and offers our residential customers, businesses and communities energy production solutions and services that reconcile individual and collective interests.ENGIE Lab Singapore is the research centre of ENGIE for Asia-Pacific. ENGIE Lab Singapore brings the technical expertise of ENGIE Research in APAC by developing local expertise leveraging on ENGIE Research networks and allowing access in the region to all the technical expertise developed by ENGIE Research in Europe. Bridging the gap between ENGIE Research and business units ENGIE Lab Singapore play a key coordinator/local technical support role in balancing the R&D effort and the business needs for the Group.Based in Singapore since 2015 ENGIE Lab Singapore primarily addressed 3 technological areas: Smart-Grid, Future Industries and Cities & New Gases. In 2020 the Lab refocused its strategy to stay in line with group strategy and local context and strengthen its expertise in cooling, green data centres, and local energy communities including the REIDS-SPORE multifluid multi-thematic platform.REPORTING LINE:

  • Research Program Manager
ROLE DESCRIPTION:You will join the R&D team specifically responsible for supporting and executing various research projects/tasks related to electrical power and controls for various applications Among the R&D projects, the support on the continuous development of an energy management system, along with other electrical and control systems (inverter controller, PLCs, etc.) is critical. As a senior research engineer, you will be responsible for leading and executing various projects and tasks, both within ENGIE Group\'s research portfolio, as well as innovative and commercial projects for the local business. The role will require the planning, design, and implementation of projects related to the integration of high- and low-level system controllers, and the concept design of low-voltage electrical systems which may require close collaboration with other disciplines within ENGIE Lab such as cooling and fuel You will also be responsible for guiding junior engineers and interns for respective projects under your purview, and for supporting the program managers on technical topics related to electrical engineering and controls for various energy systems and end-users such as data centres. As a senior research engineer you will also be responsible for supporting activities on our research and demonstration platform and pilot testing sitesDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Propose, plan, and conduct research works concerning electrical and controls aligned with the direction of the group R&D objectives;
  • Support strongly on the continuous development of the energy management system within the group to be integrated with all peripheral control systems;
  • Support physically and technically the demonstrator projects locally in Singapore;
  • Guide and lead junior engineer(s) and interns to conduct research and commercial works, ensuring timely deliverables in good quality;
  • Guide and execute coding and integration projects with the support of junior team members;
  • Interact with European experts of different disciplines to support local research and other works;
  • Engage with partners to work on collaborative research as well as to develop further collaborations;
  • Support technically the engagement with local business entities within the group on their commercial projects;
  • Perform benchmark, technical & economic analysis and testing of innovative solutions;
  • Perform techno watch to identify innovations and new solutions/technologies;
  • Support Site Operational Manager in coordinating different parties for site related research activities (internal and external);
  • Report weekly to your manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum Master\'s Degree in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering;
  • Minimum of 5 years working experience in an energy-related industry;
  • Must understand and have a strong interest in research, development and innovation in the low carbon energy industry, with an emphasis smart grid, data centres, battery energy storage systems, grid demand response, multi-energy/utilities system
  • You have relevant engineering, data analytics, and/or programming skills needed to support research works;
  • You have a logical and algorithmic mindset, able to work on software development tasks;
  • You are able to handle works both in an agile project and a conventional waterfall industry project;
  • You have the problem-solving skills that outline a clear methodology towards objectives;
  • You have the leadership skills to lead junior engineers to generate high-quality deliverables;
  • You are able to work in a team as well as independently depending on the scope of different projects;
  • You are able to work in a multi-cultural team with respect and understanding;
  • You are proactive and resourceful;
  • You are fluent in English.
  • Additional background and experience in control theory and mathematical optimisation is a plus;
  • Working experience in the data centre. Integrated solutions, or power systems industry is a plus.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Resourceful, positive and solution-oriented attitude with problem solving skills and a \'can do\' approach;
  • Proactive and independent, able to independently drive project progress with minimal supervision;
  • Adaptable and able to support a wide spectrum of topics/activities as necessary;
  • Open and passionate about new technologies and innovations in energy sector;
  • Customer oriented and able to establish link between R&D, innovations, and applications in business;
  • Comfortable to work on project sites;
  • Excellent team player with good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to function effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Organized, high attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Able to handle multiple assignments without losing oversight in a timely manner.
LOCATION:
  • Singapore
OUR COMMITMENTS AND HR POLICIES:ENGIE commits to enhance and develop the human capital of the Group in all its diversity by implementing an open and innovative human resources policy that creates value for everyone in the company and all its customers.For more details, please visitBusiness Unit: Research & InnovationDivision: R&I - LABS SingaporeLegal Entity: ENGIE LAB SINGAPORE PTE L.T.D.Contract Type: PermanentJob Type: Full - TimeProfessional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experienceEducation Level: Master\'s Degree

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  • Job Id
    JD1453245
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  • Total Positions
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    Full Time
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  • Employment Status
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  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
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