Electrical Design & Automation Engineer

Quess; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quess is seeking an Electrical Design & Automation Engineer to join our team in Chennai. The role involves creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical, designing control architectures, and BOMs, and selecting components for projects.

You will develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, Servo Drive, and VFD systems while coordinating with mechanical design for I/O planning and sensor selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• 4 to 8 years of hands-on experience in electrical design, automation, and control systems.
• Programming experience with Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Delta, and Inovance PLCs and HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Creating and developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Designing control system architectures and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Selecting suitable switchgear, sensors, feedback components, and power supplies for project requirements.
• Collaborating with the mechanical design team on concept development, I/O planning, and choosing appropriate sensors and motors.
• Developing, integrating, and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, Servo Drive, and VFD systems.
• Conducting installation, testing, and commissioning at customer sites.
• Diagnosing and optimizing control logic to enhance performance, reliability, and safety.
• Preparing detailed technical documentation, including control logic diagrams, I/O lists, and commissioning reports.
• Maintaining comprehensive electrical documentation, tracking design revisions, and managing change processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation

Control systems

I/O planning

Multi-project management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Delta PLC

Inovance PLC

Siemens HMI

Omron HMI

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Design & Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Creating and developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Designing control system architectures and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Selecting suitable switchgear, sensors, feedback components, and power supplies for project requirements.
• Collaborating with the mechanical design team on concept development, I/O planning, and choosing appropriate sensors and motors.
• Developing, integrating, and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, Servo Drive, and VFD systems.
• Conducting installation, testing, and commissioning at customer sites.
• Diagnosing and optimizing control logic to enhance performance, reliability, and safety.
• Preparing detailed technical documentation, including control logic diagrams, I/O lists, and commissioning reports.
• Maintaining comprehensive electrical documentation, tracking design revisions, and managing change processes.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• 4 to 8 years of hands-on experience in electrical design, automation, and control systems.
• Programming experience with Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Delta, and Inovance PLCs and HMIs.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus TCP.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
• Willingness to work in shifts based on production requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple automation projects under tight deadlines.