Design Engineer(Electrical)

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our design team. The role involves support on customized order execution, designing, 3D/2D modelling, and validating electrical systems and components for diesel/gas generator sets, providing technical solutions to customer queries, with a focus on 3D modelling, wiring harnesses, schematics, and subsystem integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop CREO models, schematics, and wiring harnesses for new components, subsystems, or processes of gensets.
• Support validation and testing activities of electrical components and subsystems.
• Communicate technical information effectively to team members, suppliers, and senior leaders.
• Ensure designs meet cost, reliability, performance, and timeline goals while managing multiple priorities.

Key Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent hands-on knowledge in 3D/2D design & PLM software, wiring harness design, and modelling
• Thorough understanding of AC Generators (Alternators), Voltage Regulators, Controllers, Control panel and Circuit Breakers.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
• Experience in electrical component selection, circuit design, and simulation (schematics, line diagrams, wiring harness).
• Strong debugging skills for electrical circuits and controller wiring schematics
• Knowledge of diesel/gas genset or similar automotive/machine product design, development, testing, and certifications
• Familiarity with international standards such as NFPA, IEC, NEMA, ISO, UL.
• Hands-on experience with CREO, Teamcenter, part number creation, and BOM preparation & release processes (preferred).
• Strong analytical skills, technical leadership, and effective communication.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Success Factors

• Strong analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts.
• Ability to balance design goals with cost, reliability, and performance requirements.
• Effective management of multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• OR master’s degree in electrical engineering with 2–3 years of relevant experience.

Additional information: This job required 5days working from office.

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