Electrical Engineering Specialist

Job Title: Design Engineer – Electrical (Projects & Tendering)

Department: Engineering / Projects

Location: Vadodara (Padra)

Employment Type: Full Time

Reporting To: [Head – Engineering / Projects Manager / Technical Director]

Role Summary

We are seeking a Design Engineer (Electrical) (Mid Level) to lead end-to-end technical delivery for customer projects—from requirement gathering and concept design to specification finalization, tendering, quotations, and project purchase coordination. The role demands strong technical acumen, customer communication skills, and the ability to translate application requirements into robust, cost-effective solutions compliant with relevant standards.

Key Responsibilities

1) Customer Interface & Requirements

• Engage with customers to understand application needs, technical requirements, and constraints.
• Conduct technical discussions, clarify specifications, and prepare Technical Queries (TQ).
• Convert customer requirements into detailed Design Inputs and Functional Specifications.

2) Design & Engineering

• Prepare electrical design calculations, single-line diagrams (SLDs), schematics, wiring layouts, GA drawings, and BoMs.
• Select components (switchgear, transformers, magnetics, cables, controllers, relays, protection devices, etc.) in line with performance, reliability, and cost targets.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards (e.g., IEC/IS, IEEE) and customer specifications.
• Perform DFMEA/Risk assessments and design validations; support prototyping and FAT/SAT.

3) Tendering & Quotations

• Analyze tenders, scope, and specifications; identify inclusions/exclusions and risks.
• Prepare techno-commercial proposals: compliance statements, deviations list, technical datasheets, delivery schedules.
• Work with sales to build pricing models and value propositions; ensure bid submissions are complete and on time.

4) Procurement Coordination (Project Purchases)

• Generate and validate BoMs for procurement; define technical specifications for RFQs.
• Evaluate vendor offers technically; recommend alternates; ensure item codification and drawing/version control.
• Coordinate with procurement for lead times, quality requirements, and approval of samples.

5) Project Execution Support

• Provide design clarifications during manufacturing and assembly; issue ECNs/ECRs when required.
• Participate in internal and customer Design/Pre-Dispatch Reviews; support inspection and testing documentation.
• Ensure as-built documentation, test reports, and O&M manuals are delivered.

6) Documentation & Governance

• Maintain revision-controlled drawings, BoMs, datasheets, calculation notes, and compliance matrices.
• Implement design checklists and peer reviews; ensure audit readiness.
• Support continuous improvement of design standards, templates, and libraries.

Qualifications & Experience (Must-Have)

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (mandatory).
• 8 years of experience in electrical design for industrial products/projects (e.g., switchboards, transformers/magnetics, drives, power distribution, control panels, etc.).
• Proven experience in tendering, techno-commercial proposals, and customer communication.

Technical Skills

• Electrical design calculations (short-circuit, load, cable sizing, protection coordination).
• Familiarity with relevant standards: IEC/IS, IEEE (as applicable).
• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN), MS Office (Excel for BoMs & costing), and basic simulation tools.
• Strong BoM management, specification writing, and vendor technical evaluation.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality inspection, and testing protocols (FAT/SAT).

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication for customer-facing interactions.
• Structured problem solving, attention to detail, time management.
• Stakeholder coordination across Sales, Procurement, Production, and Quality.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) & KPIs

KRA 1: Design Quality & Compliance

• KPIs:≤ 2 major design NCRs per quarter.
• 100% adherence to applicable standards and customer specs.
• On-time completion of design reviews and approvals.

KRA 2: Tendering & Proposal Efficiency

• KPIs:100% on-time bid submissions.
• Win-rate target: ≥ X% of qualified tenders.
• Zero critical deviations missed in compliance matrix.

KRA 3: Cost & BoM Accuracy

• KPIs:BoM accuracy ≥ 98% against as-built.
• Cost variance ≤ ±3% vs. approved techno-commercial offer.

KRA 4: Customer Communication & Satisfaction

• KPIs:Response time to technical queries ≤ 24–48 hours.
• CSAT/NPS on technical support ≥ X (define scale).

KRA 5: Project Support & Delivery

• KPIs:On-time release of drawings/BoMs per project plan.
• Zero missed critical gates (FAT/SAT documentation, approvals).

KRA 6: Continuous Improvement

• KPIs:2+ design standard updates/quarter.
• 1+ cost/value engineering initiative/quarter implemented.

Tools & Systems

• Solid Edge (Mandatory) CAD: AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN (or equivalent)
• PLM/ERP: [SAP / Oracle / Tally / Custom ERP] for BoM & procurement
• Documentation: MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT), PDF tools
• Project: MS Project/Jira/[Your Tool] for milestones & gates