Senior Engineer- Mechanical (LV Switchgear)

Eaton; Hadapsar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton seeks a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to design LV switchgear, including motor protection circuit breakers, switch disconnector contactors, and accessories. You will own subsystems, perform sizing, simulation, and validation through industrialization, and ensure compliance with IEC/UL standards.

Role demands cross-functional collaboration and a drive for innovative product launches. Responsibilities include design for manufacturing, optimization of plastics and sheet metal parts, DFMEA, and

Qualifications

• BE / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of product design experience in switchgear.
• Experience with NTI/NPI/Sustaining projects for motor protection circuit breakers.
• Expertise in injection molding, sheet metal, copper contacts.
• Strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards, UL certification, 3D modeling, PLM, and ERP systems.
• Experience with DFSS tools for robust design.
• Ability to work in global and virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Design LV switchgear components and assemblies to meet requirements and targets.
• Perform sizing, design, simulation, and testing validation through industrialization.
• Create 2D drawings and 3D models in UG-NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Analyze reliability, DFMEA, and thermal/CFD results.
• Participate in Change Management to implement customer/manufacturer requirements.
• Collaborate across global teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Switchgear design

NPI/Sustaining

Injection molding

3D modeling

DFMEA

Education

BE / M.tech - Mechanical Engineering

Tools

UG-NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Enovia

SAP

Job description

What you’ll do:\"We are seeking a motivated individual to support the development and maintenance of Low Voltage (LV) switchgears, with a strong focus on Motor protection Circuit Breakers (MPCB), Switch Disconnector, Contactor and Accessories. Success in this position requires effective collaboration, a strong drive to achieve project objectives, and the ability to learn new techniques, tools, and processes for the product development cycle.Key Responsibilities:• Design and develop LV switchgears (AC and DC rated breakers, Switch disconnector contactors, motor relays, auxiliary contacts, and accessories like Under voltage and Shunt release) to meet customer requirements, cost targets, and market-related technology.• Complete system/component sizing, designing, simulation, and testing validation to industrialization.• Design parts and products considering design for manufacturing and assembly, applying thorough understanding and experience of plastic injection molding, sheet metal, casting, machining processes, and tooling considerations.• Conduct engineering analysis of arc chambers, current paths, and contacts for innovative and robust product development.• Take technical ownership of subsystems or modules of the project, ensuring product compliance with global standards like IEC60947 or UL489 other relevant compliance standards.• Modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, regulatory, and market requirements through the Change Management process.\"\"• Experience in Research/NPI/Sustaining projects for Breakers, Switch Disconnector, Contactors, Auxiliary contacts, Accessories or similar products.• Expertise in plastic and sheet metal part design, mechanism design, and system integration.• Knowledge and experience with plastic materials, their properties, and requirements.• Proficiency in GD&T principles and clearance & creepage calculations.• Experience with various manufacturing processes for contacts and plastic materials (bending, riveting, welding, brazing, injection molding).• Knowledge of low voltage switchgear standards in accordance with IEC/UL/CSA/CCC codes, enabling the development of test plans.• Experience in executing tests for EN60947 / UL60947 (temperature rise, short circuit, make/break, sequence tests, etc.).• Assess test results, perform root cause analysis through test findings/failures, and implement corrective/preventive actions.• Responsible for design engineering analysis on current paths, mechanisms, springs, bimetals, housings, actuators, arc chambers, coils, etc.• Review reliability predictions, and be conversant with Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and structural/thermal/CFD/MBD results.• Complete detailed design (2D drawings/3D models) in UG-NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.• Knowledge of PLM systems (Enovia, SAP) is desirable.• Should have an innovative mindset with a proven track record of innovation and product launches.\"Qualifications:BE / M.tech - Mechanical Engineering7-10 yrs. Product DesignSkills:\"• Experience in the switchgear industry, having worked on NTI/NPI/Sustaining projects for motor protection circuit breakers, Switch Disconnector contactors, Auxiliary contacts, Accessories or similar products.• In-depth knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal, copper contacts, silver alloy tips, material selection, tooling, and manufacturing processes.• Thorough understanding of IEC/IEEE standards, UL certification, 3D modeling, PLM, and ERP systems.• Experience in deploying DFSS tools for robust design.• Extensive experience with product design, sustenance, cost reduction, and agile methodologies.\"Team player, Good communication skills, Ability to work in global and virtual environment