Switchgear Compliance Engineer
- Engineer, BC, Canada
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- 7-12 years
- ₹ 8-12 LPA
- Changodar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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Job Title
Switchgear Design Engineer – Greenfield Project (LV/MV Switchgear)
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Switchgear Design Engineer capable of interpreting customer Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and developing optimized Low Voltage (LV) switchgear designs. The candidate should be proficient in selecting Current Transformer (CT) ratios, performing electrical design calculations, and engineering compact, high-power-density switchgear solutions that maximize performance within limited enclosure space. Designs must comply with applicable UL standards and meet all UL certification requirements, including type testing, construction review, and Follow-Up Service (FUS) compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Greenfield Project Responsibilities
- Participate in establishing a Greenfield LV/MV switchgear manufacturing facility.
- Develop engineering standards, design procedures, and product documentation.
- Support factory layout planning and integration with manufacturing processes.
- Coordinate equipment installation and production setup activities.
- Assist in vendor selection and technical evaluation of manufacturing equipment and tooling.
- Design LV and MV switchgear panels, MCCs, PCCs, Distribution Boards (DB), and control panels.
- Prepare GA drawings, SLDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, and fabrication drawings.
- Design copper and aluminium busbar systems based on current-carrying capacity and short-circuit requirements.
- Prepare Bills of Materials (BOM), technical specifications, and manufacturing drawings.
- Perform electrical calculations including:
- Busbar sizing
- Cable sizing
- Short circuit calculations
- Voltage drop calculations
- Heat dissipation
- Protection coordination
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable UL standards.
- Support type testing and routine testing activities.
- Coordinate with third-party laboratories for product certification.
- Maintain compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Provide engineering support during panel assembly.
- Resolve manufacturing and installation-related technical issues.
- Improve manufacturability and reduce production costs through design optimization.
- Support prototype development and first-article inspections.
- Participate in value engineering and cost reduction initiatives.
- Work closely with Sales, Projects, Procurement, Production, QA/QC, and Service teams.
- Coordinate with customers for technical clarifications and design approvals.
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and customer inspections.
- Provide technical support during commissioning activities.
- Strong knowledge of LV and MV switchgear design.
- Experience designing PCC, MCC, APFC Panels, Distribution Boards, Synchronizing Panels, and Control Panels.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar CAD software.
- Knowledge of electrical protection systems and relay coordination.
- Understanding of UL standards.
- Strong knowledge of electrical components including:
- Air Circuit Breakers (ACB)
- Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)
- Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCB)
- Contactors
- Relays
- Busbars
- CTs/PTs
- Familiarity with ERP systems and engineering documentation.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
- 8–15 years of experience in LV/MV switchgear design.
- Experience in Greenfield manufacturing projects.
- Exposure to product development and technology transfer.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
- Experience working with international customers is an advantage.
- Technical expertise in electrical design
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving ability
- Communication and presentation skills
- Time management
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Timely completion of engineering drawings and design releases.
- Successful development of new switchgear products for production.
- Compliance with IEC and customer standards.
- Reduction in Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
- Improved manufacturing efficiency through optimized designs.
- Successful support of Greenfield plant commissioning.
- On-time delivery of customer engineering documentation.
- Achievement of quality and cost targets.
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Responsibilities
Design LV and MV switchgear products, prepare engineering drawings and documentation, perform electrical calculations, and ensure compliance with UL standards and customer requirements. Support Greenfield facility setup, manufacturing and testing, certification, customer approvals, and cross-functional engineering activities.
Requirements
The role seeks an experienced electrical engineer with strong LV/MV switchgear design expertise, proficiency in electrical CAD tools, and knowledge of protection systems, components, and UL standards. A B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is preferred, along with substantial design experience and ideally exposure to Greenfield manufacturing, product development, or technology transfer.
Skills
- LV And MV Switchgear Design
- UL Standards And Product Certification
- AutoCAD Electrical
- EPLAN
- SolidWorks Electrical
- Protection And Relay Coordination
- Busbar Design
- Short-Circuit Calculations
- Technical Documentation
- Greenfield Manufacturing Projects
- Type Testing And Routine Testing
- Manufacturing Support
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Design For Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing
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- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- LV Switchgear
- MV Switchgear
- UL Standards
- Product Certification
- Single Line Diagrams
- PCC
- MCC
- APFC Panels
- Distribution Boards
- Control Panels
- AutoCAD Electrical
- EPLAN
- SolidWorks Electrical
- Busbar Sizing
- Cable Sizing
- Short-Circuit Calculations
- Voltage Drop Calculations
- Heat Dissipation
- Protection Coordination
- ACB
- MCCB
- VCB
- CTs And PTs
- Type Testing
- Follow-Up Service Compliance
- Factory Acceptance Testing
- Greenfield Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing
- Design For Manufacturing
- Bills Of Materials