Senior Engineer - Electrical-EPLAN

Quest Global; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Chennai seeks an experienced electrical design engineer with strong standards knowledge and hands-on panel design experience. You will develop schematics, single-line drawings and BOMs, and ensure compliance with IEC/UL/NFPA codes while upgrading legacy machines.

You will generate part lists, perform power calculations, and support RFQ and execution in a collaborative team, contributing to high-quality automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical schematics, layout design and cable generation per standards.
• Upgrading legacy machines while preserving form, fit and function.
• Knowledge of global electrical codes and safety/functional standards.
• Hands-on in panel design, SPM automation, and BOM generation.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics, layout designs and cable lists using SEE Electric.
• Convert legacy schematic data for upgrades per standards.
• Generate part lists and cable lists; perform power and thermal calculations.
• Select components (breakers, sensors, drives, motors) meeting safety levels.
• Support RFQ and project execution; conduct kick-off meetings and QC.

Skills

Electrical standards knowledge

Pneumatic symbols

Low voltage control panel design

Schematic design

Single-line drawings

Bill of materials

Electrical codes (IEC/UL/NEC/NFPA)

Sensors

PLC

Servo drives

HMI

AB/Siemens PLCs

Microsoft Office

Electrical CAD/ EPLAN/SEE-electrical

Problem solving

English communication

French (advantage)

Education

BE/B.Tech/M.Tech (Electrical and Electronics Engineering /Electrical and Instrumentation /Electronics and Communication)

Tools

SEE-Electrical

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• 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

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Required Skills and 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)