Senior Engineer - Tooling and Process

Ohmium Operations Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmium Operations Private Limited in Chennai is seeking a mechanical/electrical design engineer to design, develop and improve systems, tooling and production equipment for electrolyzer manufacturing.

You will work with AutoCAD and SolidWorks, review drawings, manage BOMs, support improvements, implement safety and quality standards, and drive cost reduction and uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Electrical/Manufacturing or related field.
• Operating knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks and engineering drawing standards.
• Knowledge of GD&T, fabrication, machining, welding and assembly processes preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant mechanical/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Familiarity with machine safety, ergonomics, risk assessment, EHS standards.
• Hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve mechanical and electrical systems, fixtures, jigs, tooling and production aids.
• Prepare, review, and maintain 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, layouts and fabrication drawings.
• Coordinate development, procurement, installation, commissioning and validation of equipment.
• Support design reviews, FMEA and risk assessments for new equipment and processes.
• Drive uptime, repeatability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in production.

Skills

Reading and interpreting drawings

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Ergonomics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Electrical/Manufacturing)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP

BOM management

Job description

Job Description: Designing, developing and improving mechanical & electrical systems, fixtures, jigs, tooling, machines and manufacturing aids required for electrolyzer production. Preparing, reviewing and maintaining 2D drawings, 3D models, BOMs, layouts, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and technical documentation using AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Coordinating mechanical engineering activities related to development, procurement, installation, commissioning, calibration and validation of equipment, tools, fixtures and utilities. Selecting suitable materials, tools, fasteners, bought-out items and manufacturing methods based on process requirements, quality standards, safety and cost effectiveness. Identifying and implementing innovative mechanical, tooling and process improvement solutions to improve productivity, ergonomics, quality and reliability. Supporting design reviews, FMEA, risk assessment, machine safety reviews and manufacturability reviews for new equipment, tooling and process changes. Monitoring equipment performance, mechanical systems, utilities and tooling condition to improve uptime, repeatability and efficiency of production. Experience in reading and interpreting complex mechanical, fabrication, machining, pneumatic, hydraulic, utility and technical drawings. Support operational improvement and cost reduction activities by providing technical expertise in mechanical design, process capability, manufacturing methods and maintenance practices. Provide engineering and troubleshooting support to production, quality and maintenance teams to resolve technical problems, equipment breakdowns, tooling issues and drive process improvement. Identifying areas of improvement in production lines, fixtures, tools, equipment and finished products, making recommendations and implementing approved improvements. Experience in ISO 9001:2015 audits, documentation control and compliance with applicable plant safety and quality requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Electrical / Manufacturing Engineering or other related engineering field.
• Operating knowledge and experience in AutoCAD, SolidWorks and engineering drawing standards.
• Knowledge of GD&T, fabrication, machining, welding and assembly processes is preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience with strong mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, equipment maintenance, tooling or industrial project background.
• Knowledge of mechanical & electrical design principles, machine elements, pneumatics, hydraulics, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with fixtures, jigs, tooling, SPMs, conveyors, lifting devices, utilities, plant layout and equipment installation / commissioning.
• Knowledge/understanding of machine safety systems, ergonomics, risk assessment, EHS requirements, and applicable standards.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting mechanical systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement projects.
• Working knowledge of ERP, BOM management, purchase requisitions, spare parts planning, and engineering change management.

OHMIUM CULTURE:

• Accountability: I own my tasks and execute on time. Demonstrate strong accountability by owning deliverables and decisions, ensuring timely and consistent results.
• Teamwork: I will not let other teams fail. Takes ownership beyond own team to support cross-team success and prevent failures, thereby fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Learning Mindset: I drive change and learn from mistakes. Exhibits a strong growth mindset by proactively leading meaningful change and consistently learning from experience.
• Winning Attitude: I compete to win. Showing up every day with a strong perspective, to drive results and be the BEST in Green Energy.
• Responsible for mechanical design, development, installation, commissioning and continual improvement of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, tooling and production systems at the factory.
• Deriving specifications for new and upgraded mechanical systems including co-ordination with suppliers, supply chain, process engineering, production, quality, maintenance and other cross functional teams.

Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Working for a dynamic company like Ohmium will provide you with the opportunity to join an organization which is accelerating the growth of green hydrogen production around the world. You can help deploy tangible real-world solutions to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from high carbon sectors such as energy, transport, steel, and cement production.