Sr. Electrical Engineer - Product Development

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Electrical Engineer Product Development with hands-on experience in designing and developing electrical systems for manufactured products. The ideal candidate should have worked in a product-based company and possess strong expertise in electrical design, component selection, control panel development, testing, and product validation.

This role will work closely with mechanical design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to develop innovative and cost-effective products from concept through production release.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

1. Design and develop electrical systems, wiring diagrams, and control schematics for HVAC and refrigeration products.
2. Select electrical components such as contactors, relays, MCBs, transformers, sensors, PLCs, VFDs, and HMI systems.
3. Develop control panels and electrical layouts for product integration.
4. Prepare electrical calculations including load analysis, cable sizing, and protection coordination.
5. Support new product development (NPD) and engineering change management.

Documentation

1. Create and maintain:
2. Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
3. Wiring Schematics
4. Panel Layouts
5. Bills of Materials (BOM)
6. Technical Specifications
7. Test Procedures and Reports
8. User Manuals

Testing & Validation

1. Develop and execute validation and reliability test plans.
2. Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
3. Ensure compliance with electrical safety and performance standards.
4. Coordinate third-party testing and certifications when required.

Manufacturing Support

1. Collaborate with production teams during prototype and pilot builds.
2. Resolve shop-floor electrical issues.
3. Optimize designs for manufacturability and cost reduction.
4. Support vendor development and technical evaluation of components.

Continuous Improvement

1. Drive value engineering and product cost optimization.
2. Recommend design improvements based on field and customer feedback.
3. Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry standards.

Technical Skills

• Electrical system design and product development
• Control panel design and automation
• Wiring schematics and SLD preparation
• PLC, HMI, and VFD integration
• Testing, validation, and troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• BOM creation and documentation
• Value Engineering and cost optimization

Standards Knowledge

• IEC, IS, UL standards
• Electrical safety and compliance requirements
• Product validation and quality standards

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from product-based manufacturing companies in the following sectors are highly preferred:

• HVAC & Refrigeration
• Air Conditioning Equipment
• Electrical Panels and Control Systems
• Industrial Automation
• Switchgear and Power Distribution Equipment
• OEM Manufacturing
• Preferred employers may include companies such as Blue Star Limited, Voltas Limited, Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd., Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd., and Schneider Electric.

Educational Qualification

• B. Tech / B.E in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Additional certifications in PLC, automation, or electrical design tools are an advantage

Core Competencies

- Electrical Product Design & NPD

- Electrical Panels & Power Distribution

- PLC, HMI & Control Systems

- Sensors, Instrumentation & VFDs

- HVAC / Refrigeration / Liquid Cooling Systems

- Electrical Schematics & BOM

- Product Testing & Troubleshooting

- IEC/IS Standards & Electrical Safety

- DFM/DFA & Cross-functional Engineering

- Technical Leadership & Team Handling