Engineer 2 - Electromechanics

The Design Engineer will be responsible for driving Change of Supplier (CoS) and localization projects for Low Voltage (LV) electrical products, including circuit breakers (MCCB, ACB, MCB), enclosures, busways, and accessories (e.g., rotary handles, motor mechanisms, trip units).

The role requires strong design ownership, cross-functional collaboration, supplier technical evaluation, and product compliance assurance to ensure seamless transition without impacting product performance, reliability, or regulatory compliance.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Change of Supplier Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of supplier change projects for LV products and components.
• Perform design validation and impact analysis (form, fit, function).
• Ensure technical equivalence or improvement versus existing designs.
• Collaborate with procurement, quality, and suppliers during qualification phases.
• Support PPAP / Industrialization activities.

1. Localization Projects

• Drive localization and cost optimization initiatives in line with business targets.
• Redesign or adapt components to meet local manufacturing and sourcing capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC, UL) and local regulatory requirements.
• Balance cost, quality, and performance trade-offs during localization.

1. Product Design & Engineering

• Execute or support mechanical/electromechanical design modifications for:
• MCCB, ACB, MCB components
• Busway systems
• Enclosures & structural parts
• Accessories (rotary handles, trip units, motor mechanisms)
• Create and update CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and design optimization.
• Good knowledge on materials – Plastics, copper, aluminium, steel, etc..
• Good knowledge on Manufacturing knowledge for moulding

1. Validation & Testing

• Define and develop validation plans (Component & Product level).
• Support or coordinate:
• Mechanical testing (endurance, stress, thermal)
• Electrical testing (breaking capacity, insulation)
• Analyse test results and implement corrective design actions.

1. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Procurement & Supplier Quality
• Manufacturing & Industrialization teams
• Product Management & R&D
• Ensure alignment on cost, timeline, and technical deliverables.
• Proven communication & interpersonal skills - a clear thinker that can simplify complexity

• Able to set clear goals, communicate priorities

Qualifications

BE / B Tech in Mechanical/Electrical engineering with 6+ relevant experience

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