Senior Manager - Application Engineering

Schneider Electric; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) is seeking a seasoned Electrical Design Engineer to deliver technically compliant, cost-optimized switchboard solutions.

You will apply strong application engineering expertise and collaborate with panel builders, LK BD, Segment and IA teams to tailor configurations that align with standards. The role requires 5–10 years of electrical industry experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, E3 and EPLAN Electrical, and

Qualifications

• BE Electrical with 5–10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, E3 and EPLAN Electrical SLD.
• Experience in LV switchboard design and MV schemes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Reviews tender specs, single line diagrams, BOQs, and technical requirements accurately.
• Converts consultant/customer needs into viable switchboard configurations.
• Identifies deviations, risks, and optimization opportunities in proposed solutions.
• Ensures adherence to internal design guidelines, standards, and approvals.
• Supports franchisees in optimizing quotations while maintaining compliance.
• Participates in technical discussions with consultants, customers, sales and BD teams.
• Reviews existing offerings and drives cost reduction/value engineering initiatives.
• Conducts training on design guidelines, costing methods, and assumptions.

Skills

Switchboard design

MV switchgear

AutoCAD

Education

BE Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

E3

EPLAN Electrical

LV switchboard

Job description

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

To deliver technically compliant, cost‑optimized, and competitive switchboard solutions by applying strong application engineering expertise.

Partnering with panel builder team/LK BD/Segment/IA Teams, and enabling customization ,standardization, approval, and continuous improvement in LV switchboards.

Ability to interpret customer requirements and apply switchboard engineering principles to design compliant and optimized solutions.

• Reviews and assists panel builder team on tender specifications, single line diagrams, BOQs, and technical requirements accurately.
• Converts consultant and customer needs into viable switchboard configurations aligned to standards to assist panel builders.
• Identifies technical deviations, risks, and optimization opportunities in proposed solutions.
• Ensures adherence to internal design guidelines, standards, and approvals.
• Supports franchisees in optimizing quotations without compromising compliance.
• Participates effectively in technical discussions with consultants, customers, sales, and BD teams.
• Reviews existing product offerings and solution designs for optimization opportunities.Initiates and supports cost reduction or value engineering projects.
• Conducts training on design guidelines, Educates franchisees on costing methods, estimation logic, and assumptions

Proficient in -AUTOCAD , E3,EPLAN ELECTRICAL SLD, SCHEMES , LV SWICTHBOARD PROJECTS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. EXPERIENCE DRAW-OUT SWITCHBOARD AND MV ADDDED ADVANATGE.

B.E. - Electrical – 5-10 years of experience in relevant industry

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

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