Electrical Design Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Position Information
ParticularDetailsPosition TitleElectrical Design EngineerCareer FamilyEngineering & TechnologyJob FamilyElectrical Design & EngineeringGradeE3 Senior EngineerLevelMid-LevelReports ToLead Electrical Design Engineer / Engineering ManagerDepartmentEngineering & DesignDirect ReportsNone; may guide E1/E2 engineers and traineesLocationHyderabad / Sangli, as assignedEmployment TypeFull-Time
2. Position Purpose
The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the electrical engineering and design of industrial heat treatment furnaces and associated systems manufactured by Mass Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
The role involves developing electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, control panel designs, power distribution systems, cable schedules, BOMs, electrical calculations, instrumentation interfaces, and technical documentation.
The engineer will independently execute assigned electrical engineering packages and coordinate closely with Mechanical Design, Automation, Procurement, Production, Quality, Projects, and Service teams to ensure that electrical systems are technically sound, safe, cost-effective, manufacturable, and delivered within project schedules.

3. Key Responsibilities
A. Electrical System Design

• Develop electrical systems for industrial heat treatment furnaces and associated equipment.
• Prepare electrical architecture for:
• Heat treatment furnaces
• Heating systems
• Gas-fired and oil-fired furnace systems
• Electric heating systems
• Rapid quenching systems
• Material handling systems
• Cooling systems
• Exhaust and combustion systems
• Auxiliary equipment

• Prepare power distribution schemes and control architectures.
• Select appropriate electrical components based on load, application, environment, and applicable standards.

B. Electrical Drawings & Documentation
Prepare and maintain:

• Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
• Power Distribution Diagrams
• Electrical Schematics
• Control Circuit Diagrams
• Panel GA Drawings
• Panel Layout Drawings
• Terminal Plans
• Cable Schedules
• Cable Routing Drawings
• Interconnection Drawings
• I/O Schedules
• Instrumentation Interface Drawings
• Earthing Drawings
• Electrical BOMs
• Load Lists
• Component Datasheets
• Electrical Test & Inspection Documents

Ensure all drawings are released through the approved document-control process.

C. Electrical Load Calculations
Perform or coordinate:

• Connected load calculations
• Maximum demand calculations
• Motor load calculations
• Heater load calculations
• Transformer sizing
• Cable sizing
• Busbar sizing
• MCC incomer sizing
• Circuit breaker selection
• Short-circuit calculations where applicable
• Voltage-drop calculations
• Power factor considerations
• Earthing requirements

Ensure adequate design margins are incorporated based on company engineering standards and project requirements.

D. Furnace Heating Systems
Develop electrical designs for furnace heating systems including:

• Resistance heating elements
• SCR / Thyristor power controllers
• Contactors and switching devices
• Temperature controllers
• Over-temperature protection
• Zone-wise heating control
• Heater banks
• Heater isolation
• Electrical interlocks
• Power monitoring
• Energy measurement

Coordinate with Automation Engineers for integration with PLC/PID-based temperature control systems.

E. Control Panel Engineering
Design and engineer control panels including:

• PCC
• MCC
• Furnace control panels
• PLC panels
• Instrumentation panels
• Thyristor/SCR panels
• Local control stations
• Junction boxes

Responsibilities include:

• Component selection
• Panel sizing
• Panel GA
• Internal layout
• Wiring architecture
• Terminal selection
• Heat dissipation considerations
• Cable entry arrangements
• Panel ventilation/cooling
• Component segregation
• Identification and tagging

F. Motor & Drive Systems
Select and specify:

• Motors
• VFDs
• Starters
• Contactors
• Overload relays
• MCCBs
• MCBs
• Soft starters
• Braking arrangements where required

Typical applications may include:

• Furnace circulation fans
• Exhaust fans
• Cooling fans
• Hydraulic power packs
• Furnace doors
• Bogie drives
• Agitation systems
• Pumps
• Material handling systems

G. Instrumentation Interface
Coordinate with Automation and Instrumentation teams for:

• Thermocouples
• RTDs
• Pressure switches
• Flow switches
• Proximity sensors
• Limit switches
• Encoders
• Level switches
• Pressure transmitters
• Temperature transmitters
• Gas detection and safety devices

Ensure appropriate electrical interfaces and termination arrangements are incorporated into the design.

4. Automation & PLC Interface
The Electrical Design Engineer will work closely with the PLC/Automation team to ensure seamless integration between electrical hardware and control systems.
Responsibilities include:

• Develop electrical interfaces for PLC I/O.
• Prepare I/O wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate digital and analog signal requirements.
• Provide control voltage distribution.
• Develop electrical interlocks.
• Coordinate emergency-stop circuits.
• Interface VFDs, thyristors, controllers, and instruments with PLC systems.
• Support PLC commissioning and troubleshooting when required.

5. Safety & Protection
Ensure appropriate electrical protection is incorporated, including:

• Short-circuit protection
• Overload protection
• Earth-fault protection
• Motor protection
• Heater protection
• Emergency-stop circuits
• Control circuit protection
• Isolation arrangements
• Earthing and bonding
• Electrical interlocks
• Safety relays where applicable

Design shall consider applicable statutory requirements, customer specifications, and approved company standards.

6. Engineering Standards
The engineer shall work in accordance with applicable project requirements and relevant standards, which may include:

• IEC standards
• IS standards
• IEEE requirements where applicable
• Customer-specific electrical standards
• Machine safety requirements
• Applicable furnace and industrial equipment standards
• Project-specific specifications

Where projects require aerospace or automotive heat-treatment compliance, the engineer shall coordinate with the Quality and Engineering teams regarding applicable AMS 2750, CQI-9, NADCAP or customer-specific requirements.

7. Procurement & Vendor Coordination

• Prepare technical specifications for electrical components.
• Prepare electrical BOMs and material requisitions.
• Evaluate vendor technical offers.
• Review datasheets and catalogues.
• Provide technical clarifications to Procurement.
• Review vendor drawings.
• Support technical evaluation and component standardization.
• Coordinate with approved vendors for technical issues.

8. Manufacturing Support
Provide engineering support to the manufacturing team for:

• Panel fabrication
• Panel wiring
• Cable routing
• Component mounting
• Electrical assembly
• Terminal identification
• Electrical testing
• Motor connections
• Heater connections
• Site installation

Resolve electrical design-related shop-floor issues in coordination with the Lead Engineer.

9. Testing & Commissioning Support
Support:

• Panel testing
• Continuity testing
• Insulation resistance testing
• Functional testing
• Motor rotation checks
• Heater circuit checks
• Interlock testing
• Sensor verification
• PLC I/O verification
• Site commissioning
• Customer trials

Participate in troubleshooting during commissioning and assist in identifying root causes of electrical failures.

10. Engineering Change Management

• Implement approved engineering changes.
• Maintain drawing revision control.
• Update electrical BOMs after approved changes.
• Maintain change records.
• Ensure obsolete drawings are withdrawn from circulation.
• Coordinate engineering changes with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Projects.

11. Standardization & Cost Optimization
Contribute to:

• Standard electrical architectures
• Standard panel designs
• Standard component selection
• Electrical BOM standardization
• Reduction in component variety
• Design-for-manufacturing improvements
• Energy-efficiency improvements
• Cost optimization
• Reduction of wiring complexity
• Modular electrical design

12. Key Performance Indicators
KPIIndicative TargetElectrical Drawing First-Pass Approval95%Drawing Release On Schedule95%Electrical Design Rework5%BOM Accuracy¥98%Electrical Engineering Query Response24 hoursEngineering Change ClosureWithin agreed project timelinePanel Design Compliance100%Documentation Completeness¥98%Project Engineering Milestone Achievement¥95%Repeat Design / Standardization ImprovementAs per annual targetTargets should be finalized annually by the Head of Engineering.

13. Decision-Making Authority
Authorized
The Electrical Design Engineer may:

• Prepare electrical designs and drawings.
• Select standard components within approved specifications.
• Prepare electrical calculations.
• Prepare BOMs and technical specifications.
• Recommend alternate components.
• Resolve routine manufacturing electrical issues.
• Recommend design improvements.

Approval Required
Prior approval is required for:

• Major design changes
• Customer specification deviations
• Non-standard components
• Major cost-impacting changes
• Changes affecting safety circuits
• Changes affecting contractual technical requirements
• Changes to approved electrical architecture

14. Internal Interfaces
The position will work closely with:

• Mechanical Design
• Automation & PLC
• Instrumentation
• Presales
• Projects
• Production
• Procurement
• Quality
• Service
• Planning
• Finance, where required

15. External Interfaces
As authorized:

• Electrical component suppliers
• Panel manufacturers
• Electrical contractors
• Customers
• Inspection agencies
• Consultants
• Utility/service providers

Customer-facing technical discussions should be coordinated with the Lead Engineer or Project/Sales team where commercial or contractual commitments may arise.

16. Educational Qualification
Essential

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems

Preferred

• Diploma/B.E. specialization in Industrial Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of PLC and industrial automation
• Knowledge of industrial control panels
• Electrical design certification

17. Experience
Recommended: 36 years of relevant experience.
Preferred experience in:

• Industrial equipment
• Furnace manufacturing
• Heat treatment equipment
• Industrial automation
• Control panels
• Heavy engineering
• Process equipment
• EPC / capital equipment projects

Experience with industrial furnace electrical systems will be an advantage.

18. Technical Competencies
Core

• Industrial Electrical Design
• Electrical Load Calculation
• Motor Selection
• Cable Sizing
• Breaker Selection
• Panel Design
• Control Circuit Design
• SLD Preparation
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical BOM Preparation
• Earthing
• Industrial Wiring

Furnace-Specific

• Electric Furnace Heating Systems
• Heating Element Selection
• Thyristor/SCR Systems
• Furnace Temperature Control Interfaces
• Furnace Safety Interlocks
• Burner System Electrical Interfaces
• Furnace Material Handling Systems
• Quenching System Electrical Interfaces

Automation Interface

• PLC I/O
• VFD Interface
• PID Controller Interface
• Thermocouple/RTD Interface
• Industrial Sensors
• HMI Interface
• Control Philosophy Understanding

19. Software Competencies
Essential

• AutoCAD Electrical / AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred

• EPLAN
• SolidWorks / equivalent CAD software
• PLC programming fundamentals
• Electrical calculation software
• ERP systems
• Document Management / PDM systems

20. Behavioural Competencies
CompetencyExpected LevelAnalytical ThinkingProficientProblem SolvingProficientAttention to DetailAdvancedPlanning & OrganizationProficientCommunicationProficientTeam CollaborationAdvancedOwnershipAdvancedCustomer OrientationProficientLearning AgilityAdvancedContinuous ImprovementProficient
21. Leadership Expectations
Although this is an individual-contributor role, the engineer is expected to:

• Guide junior engineers and trainees.
• Review routine work of junior team members.
• Share technical knowledge.
• Support cross-functional problem solving.
• Take ownership of assigned engineering packages.
• Escalate technical risks proactively.

22. Typical Deliverables
The engineer should be capable of independently delivering:

• Electrical SLD
• Electrical schematic
• Load list
• Cable schedule
• Panel GA
• Panel BOM
• Electrical component specifications
• Motor list
• Heater load schedule
• I/O interface documentation
• Terminal schedule
• Electrical installation drawings
• Testing documentation

23. Career Progression
Technical Track
Graduate Engineer Trainee E1

Electrical Design Engineer E2

Senior Electrical Design Engineer E3

Lead Electrical Design Engineer E4

Senior Lead Electrical Design Engineer M1-A

Principal Electrical Engineer M1-B

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer M2-A

Chief Electrical Engineer M3

Fellow Engineer M4-A

Vice President Engineering M4-B

Chief Technical Officer D1
Management Track
Electrical Design Engineer

Lead Engineer

Manager Electrical Engineering

Senior Manager

DGM / AGM Engineering

GM Engineering

VP Engineering

24. Success Profile
A successful Mid-Level Electrical Design Engineer at Mass Engineers should be able to independently execute complete electrical engineering packages for assigned furnace projects, produce accurate and manufacturable documentation, coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines, minimize design errors and rework, support manufacturing and commissioning, and progressively develop expertise in industrial furnace electrical and control systems.
The individual should demonstrate a strong combination of electrical engineering fundamentals, industrial equipment understanding, documentation discipline, problem-solving ability, and ownership of project deliverables.