Engineer - Design & Estimation

Eaton Corporation; Puducherry; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Puducherry, India is seeking an Electrical Estimation and Design professional to design IEC 61439-compliant LV switchboards and perform tender preparation and technical consultations.

You will prepare competitive estimates, generate compliant drawings, collaborate with sales, and hand over projects to manufacturing. Excellent knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and SAP is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with exposure to LV Electrical System.
• 3–4 years of technical experience in electrical industry dealing with low/medium voltage systems and technical product sales.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Low-voltage switchboard design

Single-line diagrams

Electrical schematics

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Industry standards knowledge

Design-for-assembly

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID76868-Posted11/02/2026

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.