Manager - R&D

Schneider Electric; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric India is seeking a Manager - R&D (Final Distribution Products) based in Mahape, Navi Mumbai. The role requires 5-8 years of experience and BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical to lead design and development of MCBs, RCCBs, RCBOs and related components.

You will ensure compliance with IS/IEC standards, create drawings and BOM, and drive testing, certification, and product improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Design and development of Final distribution products (MCB, RCCBs, RCBOs).
• Knowledge of relevant IS and IEC standards.
• Create design documents: drawings, BOM, instructions, assembly and testing procedures.
• Perform product approval testing and certification to standards.
• Upgrade or customize products to meet market requirements.
• Initiate design improvements based on feedback from customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Final distribution products (MCB, RCCB, RCBOs).
• Prepare component drawings, BOM, instructions, assembly and testing procedures.
• Conduct product approval testing and certification to standards.
• Adapt products to market requirements via improvements.
• Develop design documentation and maintain standards.
• Incorporate customer feedback into design improvements.
• Apply Creo/SolidWorks for 3D modelling with SAP workflows.
• Utilize Six Sigma, DOE, VE, and GD&T in design and processes.

Skills

3D modelling

Switchgear knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Quality tools

Education

BE/B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

SAP

Job description

Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management. Schneider Electric is a publicly traded Fortune Global 500 company, the company posted revenues of €34.2 billion. It addresses homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries, by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services. Schneider Electric is the parent company of APC, Aveva, Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation among so many.

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Position: Manager - R&D (Final Distribution Products)

Work Location - Mahape, Navi Mumbai

Experience - 5-8 years

Qualification - B.E./ B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical)

Key Responsibilities/Deliverables:

1. Design & development of Final distribution Products i.e. MCB, RCCBs, RCBOs. Design of plastic, sheet metal, machined & die-cast components.
2. Have thorough knowledge of relevant IS and IEC standards.
3. Develop design documents such as component drawings, BOM, instructions, assembly & testing procedures.
4. Perform product approval testing and certification as per relevant product standards.
5. Good understanding of products & it’s application to upgrade or customize Products to meet market requirements.
6. Initiate product design improvements based on the feedback from internal / external customers.

Functional Competencies:

1. Knowledge of 3D Modelling software, Cre-o, Solid-works, Conversant with SAP.
2. Basic switchgear and Power system knowledge. Basic manufacturing process knowledge - Sheet metal, Moulding.
3. Six sigma, DOE, VE, Statistical tools, GD & T Knowledge, Tolerance Stackup Analysis.

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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