Senior Electrical Design Engineer - SPM

JLK Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd; Krishnagiri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JLK Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd. seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for industrial automation projects in India. You will develop electrical architecture, create schematics, size components, and lead PLC/HMI programming across Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Omron, or Delta platforms.

You will define networks, integrate robotics and SCADA/MES, and ensure compliance with IEC 60204-1 and ISO 13849. Travel for commissioning at sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years hands-on electrical design experience in SPM, assembly automation, or industrial automation.
• Strong proficiency in EPLAN Electric P8 and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Good knowledge of PLC, HMI, servo drives, and VFD systems from major brands.
• Understanding of electrical control panel design, earthing, EMC practices, and component selection.
• Experience with machine safety standards and safety circuit design.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and pneumatic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Study customer specs to develop electrical architecture, control philosophy, and sequence of operations.
• Prepare electrical schematics, panel diagrams, terminal and cable lists using EPLAN/AutoCAD.
• Perform load calculations and select components including MCBs/MCCBs/relays/transformers.
• Select and size servo motors, drives, and VFDs with mechanical team.
• Define PLC/HMI hardware and support PLC programming across platforms.
• Design industrial networks (Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, CC-Link).
• Integrate robots, SCADA, MES, and other automation systems as required.
• Design safety circuits with relays, safety PLCs, light curtains, and E-stop.
• Support IEC 60204-1, ISO 13849, CE/UL compliance; assist electrical panel manufacturing.
• Lead/test FAT, SAT, commissioning at customer sites; prepare as-built drawings and handover docs.
• Review junior designs and coordinate with mechanical, software, production, and project teams.
• Contribute to design reviews, proposals, cost estimation, and standardization.

Skills

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming

Servo drives

Tools

Siemens S7

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Study customer specifications, process requirements, and machine concepts to develop electrical architecture, control philosophy, and sequence of operations.
• Prepare electrical schematics, power and control circuit diagrams, panel GA drawings, terminal schedules, cable schedules, and I/O lists using EPLAN and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Perform electrical load calculations and select appropriate electrical components, including MCBs, MCCBs, contactors, overload relays, SMPS, transformers, cables, and panel cooling systems.
• Select and size servo motors, drives, VFDs, stepper motors, and geared motors in coordination with the mechanical design team.
• Select and integrate sensors and field devices, including proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, encoders, load cells, vision systems, barcode/RFID readers, and pneumatic valve interfaces.
• Prepare electrical BOMs and technical specifications for procurement.
• Define PLC and HMI hardware configurations and support or lead PLC programming using Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Omron, or Delta platforms.
• Design and integrate industrial communication networks such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus, and CC-Link.
• Integrate robots, SCADA, MES, and other automation systems wherever required.
• Design machine safety circuits using safety relays, safety PLCs, light curtains, door interlocks, and emergency stop systems.
• Support risk assessment and ensure compliance with applicable IEC 60204-1, ISO 13849, and CE/UL requirements.
• Support electrical panel manufacturing, machine wiring, and resolve technical issues on the shop floor.
• Lead or support electrical testing, troubleshooting, FAT, SAT, and machine commissioning at customer sites.
• Prepare as-built drawings, electrical manuals, and technical handover documentation.
• Review junior engineers' designs, mentor team members, and coordinate with mechanical, software, production, and project teams.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical proposals, cost estimation, and electrical design standardization.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 6-10 years of hands‑on electrical design experience in SPM, assembly automation, testing machines, or industrial automation.
• Strong proficiency in EPLAN Electric P8 and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Good knowledge of PLC, HMI, servo drives, and VFD systems from at least two major brands.
• Strong understanding of electrical control panel design, earthing, EMC practices, cable sizing, and component selection.
• Working knowledge of machine safety standards and safety circuit design.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and pneumatic circuit diagrams.
• Proven experience in machine commissioning, troubleshooting, FAT, and SAT.
• Experience in robot integration, vision systems, Industry 4.0, IIoT, data logging, traceability, CE marking, or UL 508A will be an advantage.
• Good communication and coordination skills for customer interaction and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Willingness to travel for domestic and international commissioning assignments as required.