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Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Assistant Manager - MV, Research & Development Engineering

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePuducherry, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in new product development is required.
  • Ability to anticipate problems and take proactive steps to prevent them.
  • Ability to make necessary and timely decisions.
  • Ability to deliver results on time while meeting required quality and cost expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the research, design, and development of critical components for medium-voltage switchgear.
  • Drive innovation, compliance, and industrialization to strengthen the competitiveness of the medium-voltage switchgear portfolio.
  • Supervise vacuum circuit breaker, ring main unit, air-insulated switchgear, and gas-insulated switchgear design activities for medium-voltage switchgear.
  • Define and approve type and prototype test plans covering medium-voltage switchgear components.
  • Coordinate type testing with accredited laboratories, including KEMA, CESI, and GCC Lab, and oversee in-house prototype validation.
  • Lead root cause analysis of failures and ensure effective corrective measures across both product families.
  • Ensure compliance with IEC 100, 102, 103, and 200 standards, as well as customer-specific and utility requirements.
  • Maintain technical documentation supporting certifications, approvals, and type testing for both medium-voltage switchgear projects.
  • Use design failure mode and effects analysis and reliability engineering methods to improve the robustness and long-term quality of switchgear components.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, electrical, and quality teams to industrialize components for both medium-voltage switchgear lines.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and research and development institutions to localize and qualify components, reducing costs and lead times across both product lines.
  • Make a tangible difference in the area of operation and exceed business expectations.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1911

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