Senior Engineer- Mechanical (LV Switchgear)

Eaton; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Pune, India, is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to design and develop LV switchgears and accessories, with emphasis on MPCB protection and related components. The role requires extensive 7–10 years of product design experience in the switchgear industry, including DFMEA and robust design practices.

Responsibilities include designing parts for manufacturability, performing sizing and testing, and maintaining compliance with IEC/UL/CSA standards.

Qualifications

• BE/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 7–10 years in switchgear/product design.
• Experience in NTI/NPI/Sustaining projects for motor protection breakers and accessories.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal, copper contacts, and manufacturing tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop LV switchgears (breakers, switch disconnectors, contactors, relays) to meet customer and market needs.
• Perform sizing, design, simulation, and testing to industrialize new products.
• Design parts with manufacturing in mind using plastics, sheet metal, casting and machining.
• Analyze arc chambers and current paths for robust product development.
• Take technical ownership of subsystems ensuring compliance with IEC/UL/CSA/CCC standards.
• Modify existing products through Change Management to support requirements.
• Contribute to R&D/NPIs/Sustaining projects for breakers and related components.
• Excel in plastic and sheet metal part design, mechanism design, and system integration.
• Understand material properties of plastics and perform GD&T clearance/creep calculations.
• Work with multiple manufacturing processes (bending, riveting, welding, injection molding).
• Apply knowledge of switchgear standards and develop test plans (EN60947/UL60947).
• Analyze test results, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Conduct design engineering analysis on components like paths, springs, actuators, and housings.
• Review DFMEA results and CFD/thermo/MBd analyses for reliability.
• Produce detailed 2D drawings / 3D models in UG-NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Enovia, SAP) is desirable.
• Demonstrate an innovative mindset with a proven track record of product launches.

Skills

Motor protection

Switchgear design

3D modeling

GD&T

Product development

Team collaboration

Injection molding knowledge

Education

BE / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

UG-NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Enovia / SAP PLM

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.

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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