Product Architect

Aker Solutions’ Controls R&D department, at Tranby Technology Center in Norway, is responsible for design and development of next-generation subsea control systems, electrical actuators, condition and performance monitoring and electrification of subsea products.

The department comprises of 60 people and is a spearhead within the company, developing new technologies and enabling digitalization for our reputable major clients.

The Controls R&D department consists of 4 discipline units, all working closely together:

• Product Architecture & Test
• Hardware Electronics & Mechanics
• Product Software Embedded & Application
• Scada - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

Our development strategy is built on state-of-the-art processes and methodology, such as agile, virtualization and test-driven development. The department has direct access to in-house lab facilities with equipment and tools for concept development, prototyping and testing.

We are expanding and now looking for an enthusiastic Product Architect to join our team. Are you the one?

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Define and develop products according to Aker Solutions’ strategy and quality demands
• Be part of product developments from concepts to industrialization
• Take ownership of assigned technical scope in the development project
• Interface with other disciplines, as required, to develop required product solutions
• Create product specifications and documentation
• Provide detailed support on the products to other parts of the organization including tendering, FEED, projects and services
• Participate in regular product testing for customer release

Qualifications and Personal Qualities:

• MSc degree within electronics, embedded SW, cybernetics, systems engineering or similar
• Relevant experience in product development of embedded products
• Knowledge from network design and configuration
• Knowledge within subsea control system deliveries is a bonus
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Self-driven and a team player
• Enthusiastic and creative

Knowledge in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:

• Power supply design (Both AC and DC high voltage input)
• Electric drive design and control
• Instrumentation interfaces (Canbus, Modbus, Analougue I/O)
• Communication interfaces (Optical/Electrical Ethernet, Modem and PLC communications)
• Embedded electronics and embedded software

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Good work/life balance
• Positive work environment with challenging tasks
• Development opportunities
• A position in our organization developing the future subsea technology
• A position in a global organization with the opportunities to travel and experience other markets and cultures

Contact Information:
Do not miss out on this opportunity! Click the “apply icon” on this web page to join our team.

For further information please contact:
Steinar Romberg Kvaale, Aker Solutions, Department Manager Architecture and Test, tel: +47 90849176
or
Christopher Hodkin, Senior Consultant, NES Advantage Solutions, tel.: +47 239 65 877

NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.