The Research Engineer plays an integral role in deciding on the changes and the means by which technical developments can be initiated, in the continual drive to improve the quality and performance of operations.

Main Activities

The technical engineer specialises in one or maybe a number of technical domains (telecommunications, information systems, databases and so on). On the one hand, the engineer is responsible for the up-keep of these systems. In this role, he or she intervenes in cases of particular difficulty and helps to train the team. On the other hand, the engineer must be adaptable, being able to renew or to replace software and develop new tools and systems. The engineer makes suggestions, chooses products, devises and regulates the schedule and sets up and manages test phases for future technical or software based appliances.

Qualities Required

A sound technical background is essential, as is the capacity to quickly acquire a global view of the Group's operative policy and how it is set up. Being at the service of the system user, the engineer must have good listening and interpersonal skills, in order to pass on his knowledge to those in his team. He must be continually searching for quality and efficiency, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to effectively prioritise his engagements. By keeping an eye on new technology, he or she must remain fully informed of cutting-edge high-tech innovations, maintaining the level of expertise acquired.

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