Engineer - Design & Estimation

Eaton Group; Pattanūr; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Group in Tamil Nadu, India seeks a design engineer to deliver IEC 61439-compliant LV switchboard and DB solutions. You will estimate, design, tender, consult, and hand over projects, ensuring compliant, competitive, and customer-focused outcomes while driving efficiency and growth.

Key tasks include competitive estimating, compliant drawings, clear proposals, and close collaboration with customers, sales, and manufacturing to optimize margins and ensure smooth handovers across the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with exposure to LV systems.
• 3–4 years experience in electrical industry dealing with LV/MV systems and product sales.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver LV switchboard and DB solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare accurate estimates using Eaton products to maximize order value.
• Produce compliant switchboard drawings and detailed tenders.
• Collaborate with customers and sales to clarify requirements and support growth.
• Coordinate with project and manufacturing teams for smooth handover from estimation to build and dispatch.
• Maintain an accessible library of drawings and technical documents.
• Meet targets for quotation turnaround time, quoted value, accuracy, and conversion.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve designs and margins.
• Support marketing materials including catalogues and site-plan drawings.

Skills

LV switchboards

DB design

SLD interpretation

Electrical schematics

Project coordination

Customer engagement

MS Office

English communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

MS Office

Job description

What you'll do:

Design and deliver IEC 61439-compliant LV switchboard and DB solutions. Responsible for estimation, design, tendering, technical consultation, and project handover, ensuring technically compliant, commercially competitive, and customer-focused outcomes while driving operational efficiency and business growth.

• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates using appropriate Eaton products and services to maximize order value and profitability.
• Produce compliant switchboard assembly drawings that meet customer requirements while optimizing material use and assembly time.
• Prepare clear, detailed proposals and tenders with a strong focus on technical accuracy and commercial requirements.
• Collaborate with customers and the sales team to clarify requirements, develop suitable solutions, and support business growth.
• Coordinate with project and manufacturing teams to ensure an effective handover from estimation and design through build and dispatch.
• Maintain an accurate, current, and accessible library of drawings and technical documents.
• Meet agreed targets for quotation turnaround time, quoted value, accuracy, and sales conversion.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve designs, processes, and project margins.
• Support the preparation of marketing materials, including catalogues and site-plan drawings.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with exposure to LV Electrical System.

Minimum of 3-4 years technical experience within the Electrical industry dealing with low / medium voltage systems and technical product sales required

Skills:

• Strong understanding of low-voltage main switchboards and distribution-board design principles.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, single-line diagrams, and electrical schematics and develop appropriate, compliant technical solutions.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical design tools, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, product applications, manufacturing processes, and design-for-assembly principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative approach with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of SAP.