Senior Engineer- Mechanical (LV Switchgear)

Eaton Corporation; Hadapsar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Maharashtra seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to develop LV switchgear, including MPCB protection, switch disconnectors, contactors, and related accessories. You will own subsystems, conduct simulations, and ensure compliance with global standards.

The role requires 7-10 years in product design for switchgear, with strong knowledge of plastics, sheet metal, and tooling, plus DFSS and PLM/ERP proficiency. Collaborative, global project involvement is expected.

Qualifications

• BE / M.Tech - Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7-10 years in Product Design for switchgear.
• Experience in NTI/NPI/Sustaining projects for breakers, switch disconnector, contactors, accessories or similar products.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal, copper contacts, silver alloy tips, tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Thorough understanding of IEC/IEEE standards, UL certification, 3D modeling, PLM and ERP systems.
• Experience deploying DFSS tools for robust design and product launches.

Responsibilities

• Design LV switchgears (breakers, switch disconnectors, motor relays, accessories) to meet customer requirements and targets.
• Perform complete sizing, design, simulation, and validation for industrialization.
• Ensure manufacturability with plastics, sheet metal, casting, machining processes and tooling considerations.
• Conduct engineering analysis of arc chambers, current paths and contacts for robust development.
• Own subsystems or modules, ensure compliance with IEC/UL/CSA/CCC standards and manage change through Change Management.
• Review test results, perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models in UG-NX, SolidWorks or Creo.

Skills

Innovative mindset

DFSS tools

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Agile methodologies

Education

BE / M.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Tools

UG-NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Enovia

SAP

PLM

ERP systems

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 Engineering

7-10 yrs. Product Design

Skills:

• \"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