Walk-in | Electrical Design Engineer

Quest Global; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design electrical schematics, layouts and cable generation using SEE Electric, and to upgrade legacy machines per IEC standards. The role involves BOM creation, power calculations, and selecting components to meet safety levels.

The candidate will work on converting legacy schematics, generating part and cable lists, and releasing documents in Team Center. Strong knowledge of electrical CAD tools and PLCs is essential, with good English

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical & Electronics or related field.
• Experience in Low voltage control panel design and automation control panels.
• Knowledge of IEC 60617, IEC 61439 standards and safety levels.
• Familiarity with global electrical codes (IEC/UL/NEC).
• Proficiency in MS Office and Electrical CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics, layouts & cable lists in SEE Electric per standards.
• Convert legacy schematics for upgrades while maintaining form, fit and function.
• Generate BOMs and cable lists from SEE Electric.
• Perform power calculations for main disconnector, transformers, breakers & cabinet thermal analysis.
• Select breakers, sensors, drives, motors and safety devices per PL level.
• Replace obsolete parts while preserving existing design integrity.
• Prepare documents, revisions and releases in Team Center.
• Support RFQ and project execution; conduct kickoff with design team.
• Perform self and team QC to ensure delivery accuracy.

Skills

Electrical standards

Pneumatic symbols

LV control panels

Schematic design

Electrical CAD/SEE/EPLAN

AB/Siemens PLC

Power calculation

Team coordination

English communication

Education

BE/B.Tech/M.Tech (Electrical/Electronics)

Tools

SEE Electric

EPLAN

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the worlds fastest-growing engineering services firms, with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise supporting leading organizations across multiple industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey towards becoming a centenary organization, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for engineers who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible. Our teams work as trusted partners to customers, applying technology, innovation and engineering expertise to solve complex industrial challenges.

As part of a diverse global engineering organization, the successful candidate will contribute to meaningful work that supports operational excellence, continuous improvement and the development of a brighter engineering future.

Job Description

• Creation of Electrical schematics, Layout design & cable generation using SEE Electric software as per Standards.
• Conversion of legacy machines Electrical schematics for new upgrades as per Standards.
• Generation of part list and cable list from SEE Electric software.
• Perform power calculation for Main disconnector switch, transformer, Circuit breakers & cabinet thermal calculation.
• Should be able to select breakers, Sensors, Drives, motors, safety devices according to the required safety Pl level.
• Perform replacement of obsolete electrical parts by maintaining Form, Fit and Functions of the existing design of the machines
• Perform document creation, Revision, Releasing in Team Center software.
• Support the team for RFQ and Execution.
• Conduct Kick off meeting with design team and relevant stakeholders of the project.
• Perform self-quality checks and Team QC ensure accuracy and consistency in all deliveries

Work Experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong Knowledge of Electrical Standards such as IEC 60617, IEC 61439-1, -2 compliance, IEC 61508 / 61511 – Safety Integrity level.
• Knowledge of Pneumatic symbols
• Must have Hands-on experience in Low voltage control panel design, Automation control Panel for SPM.
• Experience in Concept design of Schematic architecture, Electrical design calculation.
• Experience in Schematic, Single line drawing, Layout, Bill of material – Part list & Cable list
• Good understanding of global Electrical codes (IEC, UL, NEC, NFPA), electrical components, Sensors, PLC, Servo drives and motors.
• Must have Knowledge of AB, Siemens PLCs and HMI.
• Must have good knowledge in Microsoft office tools
• Must have good knowledge in Electrical CAD/ EPLAN/SEE -electrical.
• Excellent Problem solving and analytical skills with ability to understand and upgrade legacy machines.
• Excellent oral & written English communication.
• Proficiency in French will be added advantage.

Qualification:

BE/B.Tech/M.Tech (Electrical and Electronics Engineering /Electrical and Instrumentation /Electronics and Communication)