Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Apta Automation India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

APTA Automation India Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and system documentation using AutoCAD and EPLAN, while supporting installation and troubleshooting.

You will design schematics, perform power calculations, prepare BOMs, and ensure conformance to IEC standards and company guidelines. Immediate joiner for a full-time role.

Qualifications

• BE/ Diploma in Electrical/Electronics with relevant hands-on design experience.
• At least 2–3 years hands-on with AutoCAD/EPLAN in electrical design.
• Solid understanding of AC/DC, single/three-phase, and power factor.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and panel layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design schematics, P&ID drawings, and panel layouts using AutoCAD/EPLAN.
• Prepare BOMs and system Electrical FDS documentation.
• Calculate power requirements and loads for systems.
• Select switchgear, cables, and components per environment.
• Update as-built drawings and project documentation.
• Support installation, commissioning, and issue rectification.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and users.
• Ensure designs meet IEC standards and company guidelines.

Skills

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Electrical fundamentals

Switchgear knowledge

Motor starters

PLC basics

Relay systems

Cable sizing

3D layout

Education

B.E./Diploma in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

EPLAN Pro Panel

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer
APTA Automation India Pvt. Ltd. | Bengaluru | Full-Time | Immediate Joiner

About the Role

We're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our design team, responsible for creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, and system documentation using AutoCAD and EPLAN, while supporting installation and technical troubleshooting.

What You'll Do

• Design electrical schematics, P&ID drawings, and panel layouts using AutoCAD/EPLAN
• Create system calculations (power requirements, load calculations, etc.)
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) and system Electrical FDS
• Select and specify switchgear, cables, and components per operating environment
• Update and maintain as-built drawings and documentation
• Support installation, commissioning, and rectification of technical issues
• Provide technical support to internal teams and end users
• Ensure designs meet IEC standards and company quality/ethics guidelines

What You Bring

• B.E. in Electrical/Electronics or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics
• 23 years' hands-on experience in AutoCAD and/or EPLAN
• Strong grasp of electrical fundamentals (AC/DC, single & three-phase systems, power factor)
• Working knowledge of switchgear (MCB, MCCB, ACB, RCCB, Contactors, OLRs, etc.)
• Experience with motor starters (DOL, Star-Delta, VFD, Soft Starter) and control circuit design
• Familiarity with PLC basics (I/O, addressing, ladder logic) and relay systems
• Practical exposure to cable selection, sizing, and switchgear rating calculations
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• EPLAN Pro Panel / 3D layout experience is a plus