Engineer - Automation

Hubbell Incorporated; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Chennai, India seeks an experienced DriveWorks Pro engineer to design, automate, and optimize CAD-driven workflows for product configuration. You will automate SolidWorks models and drawings, develop input forms with validation, and generate outputs like CAD models and PDFs.

The role requires strong DriveWorks proficiency and CAD software experience. Responsibilities include integrating DriveWorks with PDM/PLM, ERP/CRM interfaces, and IT deployments, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in engineering design processes.
• Strong hands-on experience with DriveWorks Pro for design automation.
• Experience in SolidWorks part modeling, assemblies, and drawings.
• Proven experience in creating automated workflows, rules, and forms using DriveWorks.
• Exposure to product configuration, CAD standardization, and Knowledge‑Based Engineering (KBE).
• Experience in supporting product customization and engineering automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain Driveworks Pro projects including forms, rules, macros, and workflows.
• Automate SolidWorks models, assemblies, and drawings using Driveworks.
• Create data-driven design automation solutions aligned with engineering standards.
• Develop user-friendly input forms with validation logic for product configuration.
• Generate automated outputs such as CAD models, drawings, and documents (PDF, DXF, STEP).
• Support integration of Driveworks with SolidWorks PDM/PLM and external databases (SQL).
• Support PLM system initiatives, including implementation, enhancement, and integration with engineering and automation tools.
• Assist in implementing workflow automation (approvals, task flows, state transitions).
• Support Driveworks Live (Web Configurator) deployment and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to rules, workflows, and configurations.
• Optimize performance of Driveworks projects for efficiency and scalability.
• Maintain version control and release practices for automation projects.
• Work closely with design engineers and cross-functional teams to understand product requirements.
• Support standardization and reuse of CAD components and automation logic.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation efficiency.
• Provide basic user support and training to internal stakeholders.
• Exposure to ERP/CRM integration and data exchange.
• Collaboration with IT teams on deployment, IIS setup, and system upgrades.
• Participation in multi-user and enterprise-level automation implementations.

Skills

SolidWorks

DriveWorks Pro

MS Office

Scripting

C# / VB.NET

SQL Server

XAML / MVVM

Inventor / AutoCAD

Git

Azure

SAP / PDM / PLM / IIS

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Tools

Excel Macros

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain Driveworks Pro projects including forms, rules, macros, and workflows
• Automate SolidWorks models, assemblies, and drawings using Driveworks
• Create data‑driven design automation solutions aligned with engineering standards
• Develop user‑friendly input forms with validation logic for product configuration
• Generate automated outputs such as CAD models, drawings, and documents (PDF, DXF, STEP)
• Support integration of Driveworks with SolidWorks PDM/PLM and external databases (SQL)
• Support PLM system initiatives, including implementation, enhancement, and integration with engineering and automation tools
• Assist in implementing workflow automation (approvals, task flows, state transitions)
• Support Driveworks Live (Web Configurator) deployment and enhancements
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to rules, workflows, and configurations
• Optimize performance of Driveworks projects for efficiency and scalability
• Maintain version control and release practices for automation projects
• Work closely with design engineers and cross‑functional teams to understand product requirements
• Support standardization and reuse of CAD components and automation logic
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation efficiency
• Provide basic user support and training to internal stakeholders
• Exposure to ERP/CRM integration and data exchange
• Collaboration with IT teams on deployment, IIS setup, and system upgrades
• Participation in multi‑user and enterprise‑level automation implementations

What will help you thrive in this role?

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification

Experience

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in engineering design processes
• Strong hands‑on experience with DriveWorks Pro for design automation
• Experience in SolidWorks part modeling, assemblies, and drawings
• Proven experience in creating automated workflows, rules, and forms using DriveWorks
• Exposure to product configuration, CAD standardization, and Knowledge‑Based Engineering (KBE)
• Experience in supporting product customization and engineering automation projects

Mandatory Skills

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (Parts, Assemblies, and Drawings)
• Expertise in DriveWorks, including rule creation, form design, and workflow configuration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong scripting, logic development, and automation handling skills
• Working knowledge of C#, VB.NET, VBA, Excel Macros, or other scripting/programming languages
• Basic to intermediate experience with SQL Server and database management techniques
• Familiarity with XAML, WinForms, and WPF using MVVM architecture
• Exposure to Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and API‑based customization
• Understanding of version control systems such as Git
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure platforms
• Working knowledge of SAP, PDM, PLM tools, and IIS (Internet Information Services)

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities associated with this role.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.