Electrical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Quess is seeking an Electrical Design & Automation Engineer in Chennai to lead electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.

You will design control architectures, BOMs, select switchgear and sensors, and develop PLC/HMI/Servo/VFD systems, with field installation, testing, and commissioning at customer sites. Travel and shift work are expected as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.
• 4–8 years 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: EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus TCP.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and work in shifts.
• Ability to manage multiple automation projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Design control system architectures and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Integrate and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, Servo Drive and VFD systems.
• Install, test and commission at customer sites.
• Prepare technical documentation including I/O lists and commissioning reports.
• Maintain electrical documentation and manage design revisions.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics/Automation

Tools

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Delta PLC

Inovance PLC

HMI

Job description

Job Description - Electrical Design & Automation Engineer

Role & 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 & Qualifications

• 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.