Simulation Engineer, Medium Voltage | alfanar Electric

Overview Requisition ID : 22287

City : MV Manag.

Group overview : Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in :

Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction

Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products

Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions : alfanar electric

alfanar Construction

alfanar Building Systems

alfanar electric

is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in :

Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Dubai, UAE

London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh. Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities, including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose To perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and arc-fault simulations for medium-voltage switchgear, supporting R&D in optimizing design, safety, and reliability. The role drives simulation-based design validation, reduces risks, and contributes to innovation in insulation systems, arc resistance, and structural performance.

Key Accountability Areas Advanced Simulation & Analysis

Perform finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate mechanical stresses, fatigue, and structural performance of switchgear enclosures and busbars.

Conduct dielectric and electric field stress simulations to optimize insulation systems and minimize partial discharge risk.

Simulate internal arc scenarios per IEC to assess pressure rise, gas dynamics, and enclosure integrity.

Analyze short-circuit forces acting on busbars, contacts, and supports to ensure robust design.

Support the design of bushings and insulators through electric field distribution and mechanical stress evaluations.

Failure Prediction & Design Optimization

Predict potential failure modes prior to type testing and recommend design improvements to enhance dielectric margins, structural strength, and arc withstand capability.

Correlate simulation data with laboratory testing to validate findings and refine models.

Collaboration & Knowledge Integration

Work closely with R&D teams to integrate simulation outcomes into product design and development workflows.

Support testing teams by providing predictions of expected performance and failure modes.

Document methodologies, results, and lessons learned to build a comprehensive simulation knowledge base.

Innovation & Research

Stay current with evolving simulation tools, methodologies, and industry best practices for switchgear analysis.

Contribute to innovation in insulation technologies, arc-resistant solutions, and lightweight structural designs.

Participate in technical publications, patents, and conference presentations to promote simulation-driven engineering excellence.

Role Accountability HR Proficiency :

Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job

Delivery :

Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.

Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.

Provide a periodic report detailing deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving :

Solve related problems that arise and escalate complex operational issues as needed.

Quality :

Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements :

Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities where possible.

Compliance :

Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment :

Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, regulatory compliance, and delivery of high-quality products / services.

Academic Qualification Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or any relevant field

Work Experience 5 to 10 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

Quality Compliance

Quality Metrics

Quality Tools and Techniques

Engineering Research

Research Design

Research Analysis

Technical Research

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