Design Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

Design electrical switchgear components (low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage) such as circuit breakers, disconnect switches, fuse gear, and busbars.
Develop detailed design specifications, drawings, and 3D models using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
Perform electrical, mechanical, and thermal analyses to ensure product performance under normal and fault conditions.
Select materials, components, and technologies in compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
Design Optimization and Improvement
Iterative Design Process: Refine and optimize designs through iterations, incorporating feedback from tests, stakeholders, or engineers. Evaluate performance, cost, and manufacturability to improve design efficiency and quality.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Ensure that designs are easy to manufacture and assemble. Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to address potential challenges in production.
Collaboration and Coordination
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers from other disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil) to integrate different subsystems into the final design.
Teamwork: Collaborate with product development teams, R&D, quality assurance, and other departments to refine designs, resolve issues, and meet project deadlines.
Client and Stakeholder Communication: Communicate design ideas and technical information to clients, project managers, and other stakeholders. Present designs for review and incorporate feedback.
Testing and Validation
Prototype Testing: Coordinate the testing of prototypes to validate design assumptions and ensure functionality, safety, and durability.
Performance Validation: Conduct or oversee tests to ensure that the product or system performs as intended under real-world conditions.
Compliance and Safety: Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental laws (e.g., ISO, ASTM, CE, etc.).
Cost Estimation and Budgeting
Cost-Effective Design: Develop designs that are not only functional and efficient but also cost-effective. Optimize design for reduced production, material, and assembly costs.
Budget Management: Work within project budgets and timelines, ensuring designs are completed on schedule without exceeding allocated costs.
Supplier Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers for sourcing materials, components, or systems. Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability.

Desired candidate profile

1. Technical Skills

• CAD Software Proficiency: Expertise in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, PTC Creo, Inventor, Revit, or similar tools for creating 2D and 3D models.
• Engineering Analysis: Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and other simulation software for validating and improving designs.
• Material Science Knowledge: Understanding the properties and behavior of materials (e.g., metals, plastics, composites) to make informed design decisions.
• Prototyping Techniques: Experience with rapid prototyping technologies like 3D printing or other prototyping methods to create functional models.

2. Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to tackle complex design challenges by applying innovative and practical engineering solutions.
• Capability to analyze failures and implement design changes to enhance performance, durability, and manufacturability.

3. Attention to Detail

• Strong attention to detail to ensure that designs are precise, meet safety and regulatory requirements, and are manufacturable.
• Ability to detect and address potential design flaws before they become major issues during production or after deployment.

4. Mathematics and Analytical Skills

• Solid understanding of advanced mathematics (e.g., calculus, differential equations) and engineering principles to design functional systems.
• Proficiency in performing complex calculations for load, stress, thermal performance, fluid flow, and more.

5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting design concepts, explaining technical details, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to present complex technical information to non-engineers or clients in a clear and understandable manner.

6. Project Management Skills

• Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Trello, Jira) to track design progress and coordinate with teams.