Opening For The Post Of SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER – CONTROL PANEL

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities 

1. Electrical Design & Engineering 

• Prepare complete electrical designs for LT Control Panels and Automation Panels. 
• Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLD), Power & Control Circuit Diagrams and Wiring Diagrams.
• Develop panel GA drawings, component layouts and internal wiring drawings.
• Select suitable electrical components based on technical requirements.
• Prepare and verify BOM (Bill of Material).
• Calculate cable sizes, breaker ratings, busbar sizes and other electrical parameters.
• Ensure proper component coordination and protection philosophy.
• Review and finalize control circuit logic and interlocking requirements.
• Prepare terminal plans, ferrule/wire schedules and cable schedules where applicable. 

1. Customer & Project Coordination

• Study customer enquiries, specifications, approved drawings and technical documents.
• Understand customer requirements and convert them into practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical documents for customer approval.
• Attend technical discussions with customers, consultants and project teams.
• Resolve technical queries raised by customers, production and site engineers.
• Incorporate customer comments and revise drawings accordingly. 

1. Design Review & Verification

• Review designs before releasing drawings for production.
• Verify drawings against approved specifications and BOM.
• Check electrical ratings, component compatibility and control logic.
• Ensure design changes are properly recorded and controlled.
• Minimize design errors, rework and material wastage.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchase, QC and PLC/Automation teams. 

1. Production & Site Support

• Provide technical support to the production team during panel assembly and wiring.
• Resolve design-related issues arising during manufacturing.
• Visit customer sites whenever required for technical support, inspection, testing or commissioning.
• Support FAT/SAT activities and troubleshooting.
• Provide necessary clarification to panel wiring and testing teams. 

1. Documentation & ISO Compliance

• Maintain proper design records and revision history.
• Follow the company's document control procedure.
• Ensure drawings are released only after proper checking and approval.
• Maintain design calculation sheets and technical records where applicable.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 requirements related to Design & Development.
• Participate in internal audits, corrective actions and continual improvement activities.

1. Team Coordination & Leadership

• Guide Junior Design Engineers and Design Assistants.
• Review drawings prepared by junior team members.
• Allocate design work based on project priority and workload.
• Train team members on design standards, drawing practices and company procedures.
• Coordinate with HOD and management regarding project status and technical issues. 

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

1. Design Accuracy – Percentage of drawings released without major errors.
2. 2. On-Time Drawing Submission – Drawings submitted as per project schedule.
3. 3. Design Revision Control – Proper recording and control of revisions.
4. 4. BOM Accuracy – Reduction in BOM-related purchase and production errors.
5. 5. Production Rework Due to Design Errors – Minimize rework caused by design issues.
6. 6. Customer Approval Cycle Time – Timely submission and closure of customer comments.
7. 7. Technical Query Resolution – Timely resolution of production/site/customer queries. 8
8. . Design Cost Optimization – Identify opportunities for material and cost reduction.
9. 9. Drawing Standardization – Compliance with company drawing standards.
10. 10. Team Support & Training – Effective technical guidance to junior engineers. 

5. Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of LT Electrical Control Panels.
• Good knowledge of PCC, MCC, APFC, PLC and Automation Panels.
• Knowledge of electrical protection devices such as MCCB, MCB, ACB, contactors, overload relays, relays, timers, etc.
• Knowledge of control components, SMPS, transformers, VFDs, PLCs and HMIs.
• Knowledge of busbar sizing and panel component selection.
• Ability to read and prepare electrical schematic diagrams.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical / AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and safety requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing and panel wiring practices.
• Basic knowledge of PLC/automation is an advantage. 

Responsibility for Quality

The Senior Design Engineer shall be responsible for ensuring that:

• Design output meets customer requirements.
• Drawings and BOM are accurate.
• Design revisions are properly controlled.
• Design-related production errors are minimized.
• Applicable technical and safety requirements are considered.
• Customer comments are incorporated within the agreed timeline.
• Required design records are maintained.