Application Engineer

Eaton; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Chennai is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support explosion-proof and hazardous area equipment projects. You will review customer drawings, draft technical/commercial offers, and ensure compliance with NEC/IEC/IECEx standards, while coordinating with project management and production teams.

You will develop AutoCAD/Eplan drawings, assemble BOMs in SAP, and prepare complete project documentation for client approval.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering or EPC projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience with explosion-proof/hazardous area equipment and standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer drawings and specifications per NEC/IEC/IECEx.
• Prepare technical and commercial offers for equipment like panels, switchgear, and lighting.
• Prepare BOMs and general arrangement drawings using AutoCAD or Eplan.
• Create project documentation including data sheets and certificates.
• Set up BOMs in SAP and coordinate with sourcing for material availability.
• Coordinate with project management and production teams for manufacturing.
• Review QC plans and inspect test documents as required.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders for information.

Skills

Prioritize multiple projects

Attention to detail

English communication

SAP

AutoCAD

EPLAN/ESP drawing tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

ESP

SAP

MS Office

Teams

Job description

Job Description:

What You’ll Do

• Experience in Explosion proof/ Hazardous area electrical equipment’s.


• Evaluate customer drawings and specifications to determine solutions within Eaton’s standard products or ETO engineered-to-order in accordance with NEC or IEC/IECEx standards.


• Prepares a complete technical and commercial offer as per customer MR, specifications, data sheets, for equipment like (Panel boards, Switch racks, Enclosed circuit breakers, Motor starters, Local control stations, Junction box, and Lighting fixtures).


• Review and provide compliance to customer technical queries.


• Resolve project deviations to specifications and standards with customer.


• Prepares a detailed general arrangement drawing with complete bill of materials using AutoCAD or Esplan software.


• Prepares complete project documentation including data sheets, certificates, and procedures for customer approval.


• Set‑up complete bill of materials in SAP as per customer approved drawings.


• Ensure materials availability by checking with material sourcing team.


• Coordinates with project management and production team for manufacturing activities.


• Coordinates with quality control for the required inspection test plan and close‑out inspection punch list.


• Collates all documents to complete manufacturing record book for project close‑out.


• Liaises with Client / Contractor / Subcontractor, also chases and aligns with Internal- and External Stakeholders for information.


• Preparing and Maintaining all Technical Submittal


• Familiarity on ITP, FAT QA& QC Documents etc.


• Familiarity of electrical products (Distribution Boards, Local control stations, Lighting Fixtures, Junction Box etc.)


• Experience with EPC Contractors like L&T, Saipem, Tecnicas Reunidas, NPCC, Petrofac, McDermott, Tecnimont, Linde, Samsung, Hyundai etc.


• Experience with End users like Aramco, ADNOC, KNPC, KOC, QP, SABIC, Qatar Gas, Qatar Energy , ONGC, Reliance etc

Qualifications

• 4 + Years or experience


• Bachelor’s degree (Electrical/ Electronics Engineering) from an accredited institution

Skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently as well as in a team environment.


• Strong attention to detail while balancing various activities and competing demands.


• Excellent (Advanced) working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.


• Can do attitude and interest in learning and growing, taking on new challenges.


• Familiarity of electrical products (Distribution, Lighting Fixtures, Junction Box etc. plugs and sockets)


• Multi-year experience and deep knowledge various Drawing and calculation tools


• SAP, MS Office, Teams and Windows


• Drawing tools like AutoCAD, Eplan, ESP etc