Senior Engineer ECAD

Danfoss; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Chennai, India, seeks a Sr. Engineer ECAD to help shape next-gen power electronics and drive technologies. You will craft schematics and PCB layouts, ensuring performance and manufacturability from design through validation.

Based at the Oragadam campus, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable products while adhering to standards, testing, and regulatory requirements. This role offers growth and exposure to advanced ECAD technologies in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in ECAD schematic design and PCB layout within a product development environment.
• Strong understanding of PCB/PCBA manufacturing processes, design rules, and engineering standards.
• Proficiency with Cadence Allegro, Capture, and Sigrity or similar ECAD design tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering schematics, conduct independent design reviews, and ensure design accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop schematics and PCB layouts that support new product development and deliver high-performance electronic solutions.
• Create PCB placement and routing designs that balance functionality, reliability, manufacturability, and product quality.
• Apply industry standards and design rules to ensure compliance with regulatory and engineering requirements.
• Drive engineering changes, design updates, and layout improvements that enhance existing products and accelerate innovation.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to support testing, troubleshooting, design reviews, and successful product delivery.

Skills

ECAD schematic design

PCB layout

Interpreting schematics

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Cadence Capture

Sigrity

Job description

Job Description:

The Impact You'll Make

As our Sr.Engineer ECAD, you will help shape the next generation of power electronics and drive technologies used by customers worldwide. Your expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout will directly contribute to creating reliable, high-quality products that support smarter and more energy-efficient solutions.

Based at our Oragadam (Chennai) Campus, India, you will work with cross-functional engineering teams to bring innovative product concepts to life, balancing performance, manufacturability, quality, and compliance from design through validation.

This role offers the opportunity to influence product development, strengthen your technical expertise, and stay at the forefront of evolving ECAD technologies in a collaborative global environment

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop schematics and PCB layouts that support new product development and deliver high-performance electronic solutions.
• Create PCB placement and routing designs that balance functionality, reliability, manufacturability, and product quality.
• Apply industry standards and design rules to ensure compliance with regulatory and engineering requirements.
• Drive engineering changes, design updates, and layout improvements that enhance existing products and accelerate innovation.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to support testing, troubleshooting, design reviews, and successful product delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in ECAD schematic design and PCB layout development within a product development environment.
• Strong understanding of PCB/PCBA manufacturing processes, design rules, and engineering standards.
• Proficiency with Cadence Allegro, Capture, and Sigrity or similar ECAD design tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering schematics, conduct independent design reviews, and ensure design accuracy and quality.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering teams.

What You’ll Get From Us

At Danfoss, you'll join a purpose-driven company committed to engineering solutions that help build a more sustainable future.

You Can Expect

• Opportunities to work on innovative global product development programs.
• Exposure to advanced ECAD technologies, tools, and engineering practices.
• A collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.
• The chance to make a visible impact through products used by customers around the world.Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.