Design Engineer - Electrical

Quest Global; Chennai District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking candidates for a role centered on electrical schematics creation, layout design, and power calculations in Chennai, India. Successful candidates will perform quality checks and collaborate with design teams. A strong knowledge of electrical standards like IEC is essential.

The ideal candidate will possess a BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or relevant fields. Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in English are required; French proficiency is an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Electrical Standards such as IEC compliance.
• Hands-on experience in low voltage control panel design.
• Good understanding of global Electrical codes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to upgrade legacy machines.

Responsibilities

• Creation of electrical schematics and layout design.
• Perform power calculations for electrical components.
• Select safety and performance devices as per required standards.
• Conduct kick-off meetings with design teams and stakeholders.
• Perform self-quality checks to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Electrical Standards knowledge (IEC 60617, IEC 61439)

Low voltage control panel design

Automation control panel

Concept design of schematic architecture

Schematic and single line drawing

Microsoft Office tools

Electrical CAD/EPLAN/SEE

Problem solving and analytical skills

English communication skills

Proficiency in French

Education

BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Creation of Electrical schematics, Layout design & cable generation using SEE Electric software as per Standards.
• Conversion of legacy machines Electrical schematics for new upgrades as per Standards.
• Generation of part list and cable list from SEE Electric software.
• Perform power calculation for Main disconnector switch, transformer, Circuit breakers & cabinet thermal calculation.
• Should be able to select breakers, Sensors, Drives, motors, safety devices according to the required safety Pl level.
• Perform replacement of obsolete electrical parts by maintaining Form, Fit and Functions of the existing design of the machines.
• Perform document creation, Revision, Releasing in Team Center software.
• Support the team for RFQ and Execution.
• Conduct Kick off meeting with design team and relevant stakeholders of the project.
• Perform self-quality checks and Team QC ensure accuracy and consistency in all deliveries.

Work Experience

• Strong Knowledge of Electrical Standards such as IEC 60617, IEC 61439-1, -2 compliance, IEC 61508 / 61511 – Safety Integrity level.
• Knowledge of Pneumatic symbols.
• Must have Hands-on experience in Low voltage control panel design, Automation control Panel for SPM.
• Experience in Concept design of Schematic architecture, Electrical design calculation.
• Experience in Schematic, Single line drawing, Layout, Bill of material – Part list & Cable list.
• Good understanding of global Electrical codes (IEC, UL, NEC, NFPA), electrical components, Sensors, PLC, Servo drives and motors.
• Must have Knowledge of AB, Siemens PLCs and HMI.
• Must have good knowledge in Microsoft office tools.
• Must have good knowledge in Electrical CAD/ EPLAN/SEE -electrical.
• Excellent Problem solving and analytical skills with ability to understand and upgrade legacy machines.
• Excellent oral & written English communication.
• Proficiency in French will be added advantage.
• Qualification: BE/B.Tech/M.Tech (Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electrical and Instrumentation / Electronics and Communication).