Principal Product Engineer

Overview

Since year 2003, Oceaneering’s India Center has been an integral part of operations for Oceaneering’s robust product and service offerings across the globe. This center caters to diverse business needs, from oil and gas field infrastructure, subsea robotics to automated material handling & logistics.

Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide spectrum of solutions, encompassing Subsea Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Software Development, Asset Integrity Management, Inspection, ROV operations, Field Network Management, Graphics Design & Animation, and more.

In addition to these technical functions, Oceaneering India Center plays host to several crucial business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

Our world class infrastructure in India includes modern offices, industry-leading tools and software, equipped labs, and beautiful campuses aligned with the future way of work. Oceaneering in India as well as globally has a great work culture that is flexible, transparent, and collaborative with great team synergy.

At Oceaneering India Center, we take pride in “Solving the Unsolvable” by leveraging the diverse expertise within our team. Join us in shaping the future of technology and engineering solutions on a global scale.

The Principal Product Engineer will conceptualize, design and develop products in form of device, assembly or system and validate against all required technical specifications. He/she will provide technical guidance to the Product Development team and execute cross functional Engineering projects.

The position requires the Principal Product Engineer to work with various Oceaneering Business units across global time zones but also offers the flexibility to work in a Hybrid Work-office environment.

• Lead and supervise a team of moderately experienced engineers on product/prototype design & development assignments or applications.
• Execute complex design projects from start to delivery until the qualification of the product through testing, FEA etc.
• Study subsea oil & gas market opportunities to identify needs & problems, generate and screen ideas, make business cases.
• Benchmark competitor’s products of the relevant segment with reference to technology, features, construction, materials, reliability, quality, cost etc.
• Explore information available from all sources, including journals, online published content, subscribed newsletters etc. Conduct literature survey, Patent landscape analysis etc.
• Lead multiple projects at the same time, including less intensive cross-functional projects
• Direct team of Product Engineers to enable them handle design/development projects effectively
• Review work carried out by other Product engineers, Lead design reviews and concept brainstorming session
• Approve deliveries made by team
• Ascertain compliance of established Engineering processes by the product engineering team
• Define, review and implement functional processes and work towards continuous improvement
• Liaise with external research agencies/vendors or Institutes to develop technology and products/prototypes those provide strategic advantage to Oceaneering in the market place.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in robust product design & problem solving tools such as DFSS, DFMEA, Reliability scorecard, TRIZ, 8D and other six sigma tools.
• Act as single point of contact for one or more business units for product development projects
  • Communicate with business units to understand their design & analysis needs
  • Define scope of work
  • Plan jobs for duration, cost, etc.
  • Have resources allocated
  • Share regular updates about work with client
  • Monitor performance on relevant key performance indicators
• Approve timesheets of team members assigned
• Prepare & conduct technical trainings
• Maintain performance records for team members & provide performance feedback about team members to the line manager whenever needed
• Develop & maintain individual & team level competency matrices
• Identify individual training and development needs of the team members
• Participate in the annual SMART goal setting process for team members
• Keep abreast of industry trends and issues
• Evaluate need of resource (people, software etc.) and provide recommendations
• Should be open to travel as per business needs
• Work towards individual goals aligned with department and organizational objectives
• Ascertain team members accomplish their performance goals
• Comply to organizational HR policies and procedures
• Understand and adhere to organizational HSE policies and practices
• Guide team members about compliance to organizational policies laid out

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Engagement Head - Engineering

REQUIRED

• Post Graduation (Master degree) in Mechanical Engineering with minimum six years of relevant industry new product development experience, OR

• Graduation (Bachelor degree) in Mechanical Engineering with minimum eight years of relevant industry new product development experience

DESIRED

• Minimum one year of experience as a team lead
• Expert level knowledge on use of Solidworks and PLM/PDM software
• Strong knowledge of more than one relevant Mechanical industry codes/standards (e.g.; ASME, DNV, API, AISC etc.)
• Basic knowledge of CAD software
• Basic knowledge of project management software (e.g. Primavera)

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

• Ability to analyze situations accurately, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques in order to make well informed decisions
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Skill to gather, analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to determine and meet customer needs
• Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans
• Knowledge of communication styles and techniques
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Skill to prioritize workflow in a changing work environment
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Post Graduation (Master degree) in Mechanical Engineering with minimum six years of relevant industry new product development experience, OR

• Graduation (Bachelor degree) in Mechanical Engineering with minimum eight years of relevant industry new product development experience

• Minimum one year of experience as a team lead
• Expert level knowledge on use of Solidworks and PLM/PDM software
• Strong knowledge of more than one relevant Mechanical industry codes/standards (e.g.; ASME, DNV, API, AISC etc.)
• Basic knowledge of CAD software
• Basic knowledge of project management software (e.g. Primavera)

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.

Oceaneering’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants.