Senior Manager - Application Engineering

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

Job summary

Schneider Electric India is seeking a senior electrical engineer to design compliant LV switchboard solutions and support cost-optimized configurations. You will interpret customer requirements, review tender specs, and guide panel builders to align with standards.

Qualified candidates have 5–10 years in switchboard projects, proficiency in AutoCAD, E3, and EPLAN, and a BE Electrical degree. On-site role with opportunities for technical leadership and cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• BE Electrical with 5–10 years of experience in switchboard design.
• Experience with LV/MV switchboard projects and cost optimization.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, E3, and EPLAN tools for electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technically compliant, cost-optimized switchboard solutions.
• Collaborate with panel builders, BD teams, and sales for requirements.
• Review tender specs, single line diagrams, and BOQs for accuracy.
• Identify deviations, risks, and optimization opportunities in designs.
• Conduct training on design guidelines and costing methods.

Skills

AutoCAD

E3

EPLAN Electrical SLD

Schemes

LV switchboard projects

Education

B.E. Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

E3

EPLAN Electrical

Job description

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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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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