Design Engineer - Electrical Design

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with 1–3 years of experience to develop electrical wiring harnesses and CAD-based designs. The candidate should be proficient in SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Cabling, Creo Schematics, and AutoCAD, with a solid understanding of BOM and drafting standards.

HVAC exposure and involvement in NPD/QnR/VAVE projects are advantageous. Role requires hands-on CAD work, component selection, and collaboration across engineering teams to

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Electrical Design / Wiring Harness Design.
• Hands-on with SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Cabling, Creo Schematics and AutoCAD.
• Strong BOM, drafting standards and basic GD&T knowledge.
• HVAC domain knowledge and exposure to NPD, QnR, and VAVE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical wiring harnesses and routing within CAD.
• Create and modify designs using CAD tools listed above.
• Select wires, terminals, connectors and fuses per design requirements.
• Maintain BOM and engineering documentation with minimal supervision.
• Support NPD, QnR, and VAVE projects as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve design issues.

Skills

Electrical design

Wiring harness design

Electrical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Creo Cabling

Creo Schematics

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer with 1 3 years of experience in electrical design, wiring harness development, and CAD-based engineering. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience with SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Cabling, Creo Schematics, and AutoCAD, along with a good understanding of electrical components, drafting standards, and Bill of Materials (BOM). Experience in the HVAC domain and exposure to NPD, QnR, and VAVE projects will be an added advantage.

Experience: 1 3 Years

Location: Bangalore

Role: Electrical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design electrical wiring harnesses and routing solutions within a CAD environment.
• Create and modify electrical designs using SolidWorks Electrical, Creo Cabling, Creo Schematics, and AutoCAD.
• Develop harness designs based on electrical schematics and program requirements.
• Select appropriate wires, terminals, connectors, fuses, and other electrical components based on design requirements.
• Perform electrical network analysis and support electrical system design activities.
• Establish and support local capabilities for electrical wiring and harness design.
• Ensure designs comply with internal engineering standards, drafting practices, and applicable requirements.
• Apply ASME Y14.5M drafting and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing principles where applicable.
• Prepare and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and engineering documentation.
• Support NPD, QnR, and VAVE projects as required.
• Manage design and drawing releases with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and program teams to resolve design‑related issues.
• Adapt to changing project requirements, priorities, and business objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1 3 years of experience in Electrical Design / Electrical Engineering / Wiring Harness Design.
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • SolidWorks Electrical
  • Creo Cabling
  • Creo Schematics
  • AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of electrical wiring, harness design, and routing.
• Knowledge of electrical component selection, including:
  • Wires and cables
  • Terminals
  • Connectors
  • Fuses
  • Other electrical devices
• Understanding of electrical network analysis and basic electrical system design.
• Good knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and management.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawing and drafting practices.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5M / GD&T principles is preferred.
• Ability to independently handle design and drawing release activities with minimal guidance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic engineering environment.

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in the HVAC domain.
• Exposure to New Product Development (NPD) projects.
• Experience with QnR (Quality & Reliability) projects.
• Exposure to VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) activities.
• Experience developing and maintaining company design standards.
• Experience working with cross‑functional and global engineering teams.

Key Competencies

• Electrical & Wiring Harness Design
• CAD Design & Drafting
• Electrical Component Selection
• Electrical Network Analysis
• Engineering Drawing & GD&T
• BOM Management
• Design Documentation & Release
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Communication & Cross‑functional Collaboration
• Ability to work independently