Deputy Manager - Design and Development

Lk Ea; Ahilyanagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric SE in India seeks a Dpty Manager / Manager- Application Engineering-Mechancial to lead MV switchgear design and application engineering. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop mechanical BOMs, and ensure compliant panel layouts for MV panels.

The role requires 2–5 years in MV AIS design, B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, and hands-on CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), with travel for customer approvals and site visits. On-site location in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, India.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement is B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical.
• Experience in MV AIS design preferred and 2–5 years.

Responsibilities

• Customisation of Medium voltage switchgear panels per project requirements.
• Prepare mechanical BOM, panel model creation in SolidWorks, door-mounted equipment layouts, SAP BOM release, and change management during manufacturing.
• Drive design standardization, cost optimization, and process improvements to enhance engineering efficiency.
• Handle cross-functional team queries, customer feedback & post-approval changes independently.
• Take ownership of tasks and work independently.

Skills

MV AIS design knowledge

Switchgear knowledge

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SAP

Education

B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy

management. Schneider Electric is a publicly traded Fortune Global 500 company, the company posted revenues

of €34.2 billion. It addresses homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries, by combining energy

technologies, real-time automation, software, and services. Schneider Electric is the parent company of APC,

Aveva, L&T E&A among so many.

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy

of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage

switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes,

agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Position Title: Dpty Manager / Manager- Application Engineering-Mechacial

Location: Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra
Experience: 2–5 Years
Qualification: B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical.

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables (Listed in decreasing order of importance)

1. Responsible for customisation of Medium voltage switchgear panels as per project requirements..
2. Responsible for preparation of mechanical BOM, Panel model creation in SolidWorks, Door mounted equipment layouts release, maintaining complete mechanical material BOM in SAP, change management during manufacturing.
3. Drive initiatives for design standardization, cost optimization, and process improvement to enhance engineering efficiency.
4. Should handle cross functional team queries, customer feedback & post approval changes independently.
5. Must be able to take ownership of tasks and work independently.

Key Competencies

Functional Competencies

1. Strong knowledge of MV AIS switchgear components (Vacuum Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches, CT/PT) and their applications. Should be able to solve client's technical queries.
2. Basic knowledge of SolidWorks, MS Office & Auto-CAD.
3. Familiarity with SAP for material configuration and BOM release.
4. Should have knowledge in customisation and standardisation of MV panels.

Behavioural Competencies

1. Goal oriented. Should adhere to the commitments.
2. Analytical, assertive, and collaborative team player.
3. Disciplined, punctual, and willing to travel for customer approvals and site visits.
4. Strong communication skills (verbal & written) for customer interactions and documentation.

Candidate Specification

• Educational Qualification: B.E / B. Tech in Mechanical
• Experience Range: 2–5 Years (MV AIS design experience preferred)
• Critical Skills Required: Switchgear Application Knowledge, IEC Standards, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SAP
• Target Companies: ABB, Siemens, C&S, GE.

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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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