Manager, Engineering Sciences - Electrical Engineering
London, England, United Kingdom
As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering and scientific challenges. You will be engaged in analysing failures of a myriad of products from a variety of industries—automotive, construction, consumer products, consumer electronics, and medical devices. Secretariat leverages our diverse technical expertise and industry knowledge to provide clients with world‑class value in identifying solutions that drive performance and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct hands‑on failure analysis investigations.
- Contribute to cross‑disciplinary investigations spanning multiple time zones.
- Advise clients on the design, evaluation, and performance of electrical components, PCB layouts, power systems, and control systems, leveraging CAD‑based analysis and review tools. Develop test plans and conduct experiments (simulation, validation, and performance tests) to diagnose faults, potential failures, and ensure reliability and performance.
- Assist with field inspections.
- Prepare technically detailed documentation, including technical reports and schematics, with a cross‑disciplinary team.
- Advise on global regulatory compliance and best manufacturing practices in relevant industries such as automotive and consumer electronics.
- Conduct root cause analysis of failures involving battery systems, BMS, BESS, EVs, power electronics, and consumer electronic products; perform proactive engineering assessments and evaluate design adequacy to identify latent risks and assess alternative mitigations.
- Communicate with clients and counsel on technical matters.
- Assist with the preparation of technical reports.
- Develop positive relationships with colleagues, peers, and clients.
- Participate in the preparation of hearings, trials, and mediations.
- Manage day‑to‑day requirements of multiple engagements.
- Provide project management and project budget oversight.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related science.
- Experience applying electrical and power systems engineering principles across battery systems, BMS, BESS, EVs, power electronics, and consumer electronics; experience in laboratory or applied engineering environments.
- Proficiency with CAD and analytical tools (Altium, SPICE, MATLAB) to support engineering analysis, design review, and technical investigations.
- Experience designing and executing experimental and test programmes, including circuit‑level prototyping, validation testing, and use of electrical diagnostic and measurement equipment.
- Experience assessing failure mechanisms alongside system‑level design and operational decisions in real‑world industrial applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and passion to investigate a wide array of problems, both within and beyond one’s area of specialization.
- Strong deductive reasoning skills.
- Ability to assimilate information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative solutions to complex problems.
- Desire to lead tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Previous industry or consulting experience is highly valued.
- Dual‑language fluency is valued but not required.
Benefits
Secretariat is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and support the continuing professional development of our employees.
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