Designs, analyzes, validates, and documents mechanical components, subassemblies, and assemblies for high-voltage switchgear drives. Performs value engineering, risk assessment, simulations, prototype validation, design reviews, and drawing releases for manufacturing and testing. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, suppliers, global R&D groups, and test facilities while delivering designs within specification, cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
Job Description SummaryThe Design/ Product Engineer demonstrates high level of technical skills needed to Design, Develop, Analysis and Validate complex drives for High Voltage Switchgear products. The design engineer shall deliver the design as per Specifications, Cost, Quality standards & within planned timelineJob Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Design, Analysis & Validation of High Voltage Switchgear drive Components, Sub-Assemblies, Assemblies.
- Value engineering of existing designs using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product / program requirements.
- Study of Project specifications & assessment of complexity and risks. Abatement of Risk by Design, Calculations and simulations based on GE’s design guidelines and software tools.
- Documentation of technical data, consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
- Responsible for reviewing design drawings/documents, ensuring error free and timely design delivery.
- Responsible for development of parts of the product designed aligning with cross functional teams and suppliers
- Responsible for checking the design and prepare for design reviews with project teams/management.
- Responsible for reviewing the prototype and validate it with internal/external test facilities.
- Responsible for review & release of drawings/documentation for manufacturing and testing.
- Interact with Global R & D and competence centers on technical matters.
- Completes assigned work in a timely manner with appropriate level of effort, following applicable practices, methods and standards.
- Handles multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizes work appropriately.
- Documentation of design records with appropriate details
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed/ accredited university.
- 2 - 5 years of experience in design, development and validation of mechanical products and assemblies.
- Experience in design & development of HV/MV switchgear drives would be an added advantage.
- Experience on 3D CAD tools like Creo Parametric or similar.
- Experience on Microsoft office and tools.
- Good oral/written communication skills in English.
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to engage and communicate effectively with cross functional and global teams.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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