Engineer / Senior Engineer -Electrical

ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ePlane Company is seeking a quality assurance/inspection professional to lead detailed inspections across electrical assemblies, wire harnesses, and PCBA stacks in a high-precision aerospace environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring AS9100 compliance, conducting CAPA activities, and performing internal audits. Strong reading of schematics, use of test equipment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline; or equivalent practical experience with an Associate degree.
• Experience: 2–5+ years in quality assurance/control in aerospace/defense/aviation electronics.
• Certifications: IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 preferred.
• Blueprints & schematics: Read and interpret complex electrical diagrams and drawings.
• Tools: Experience with electrical test equipment and precision inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electrical assemblies and PCBAs.
• Ensure products meet aerospace standards including AS9100, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Lead CAPA processes to investigate failures and prevent recurrence.
• Conduct internal audits of processes, test setups, and supplier facilities.
• Review and approve inspection records, FAIRs, and related quality documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Megger

Oscilloscopes

Automated harness testers

Calipers

Microscopes

Job description

Inspection & Testing: Perform detailed incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electrical assemblies, wire harnesses, avionics racks, and circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).

Compliance & Standards: Ensure all products meet strict aerospace standards, including AS9100 , IPC-A-610 , IPC/WHMA-A-620 .

Root Cause Analysis: Investigate electrical failures, non-conformances, and test deviations. Lead the corrective and preventive action ( CAPA ) processes to ensure issues don't repeat.

Auditing: Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes, test setups, and supplier facilities to maintain high-quality benchmarks.

Documentation: Review and approve manufacturing routers, test logs, engineering drawings, and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102.

Prepare and maintain inspection plans, checklists, NCR, MRB, and CAPA records.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with AS9100 and DGCA airworthiness requirements.

Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality bottlenecks and improve production yields.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience with an Associate degree).

Experience: 2–5+ years of experience in quality assurance/control specifically within the aerospace, defense, or aviation electronics industry.

Technical Certifications: Current or prior certifications in IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 (highly preferred).

Blueprints & Schematics: Exceptional ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.

Tools: Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (multi meters, Megger, oscilloscopes, automated harness testers) and precision inspection tools (calipers, microscopes).

Knowledge: Avionics, Electrical systems, Batteries, and power electronics(Motors).

Soft Skills: A relentless attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical quality issues clearly to non-quality teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with environmental testing standards like DO-160 .

Compliance with Automated Testing and Verification DO-178.

Developing airborne electronic hardware DO-254.

Experience utilizing 5-Why, Fish bone diagrams, and 8D methodologies for problem-solving.