Electrical Design Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 700000 - Rs 1100000 (ie INR 7-11 LPA)

Min Experience: 7 years

Location: Bangalore

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer with strong experience in designing electrical systems for manufacturing machines and industrial equipment. The ideal candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD Electrical (preferably E_CAD 2024) and EPLAN, have solid knowledge of electrical components, servo systems, drives, PLC I/O modules, sensors, and motion devices, and be capable of preparing accurate design documentation including BOMs and SLDs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical (E_CAD 2024) and EPLAN.
• Create detailed Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), cable schedules, and control wiring diagrams.
• Select suitable electrical components such as relays, circuit breakers, sensors, actuators, drives, and servo motors based on functional requirements.
• Design and document PLC I/O wiring for machine control systems.
• Generate complete Bills of Materials (BOMs) for procurement and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all electrical designs meet applicable standards and regulations (IEC, NEC, UL, CE).
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated and high-quality system designs.
• Support prototype build activities and assist in troubleshooting during assembly and commissioning.
• Evaluate and improve electrical designs for enhanced performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of designs, revisions, and change management.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical insights to project planning and execution.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• 4–8 years of hands-on experience in electrical design for industrial machinery, SPMs, or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical (preferably E_CAD 2024) and EPLAN.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical components including sensors, drives, servo motors, contactors, and motion devices.
• Experience preparing BOMs, SLDs, control panel layouts, wiring schematics, and machine cabling.
• Familiarity with IEC, NEC, UL, and other electrical safety and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to PLC/Automation systems including I/O configuration, wiring, and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience with machine safety systems (E-stops, safety relays, light curtains, etc.).
• Knowledge of 3D electrical design tools such as SolidWorks Electrical.
• Understanding of mechanical design concepts and drawings.
• Basic project management awareness and experience working in structured project environments.

Skills

Sensors, Motion Devices, PLC I/O Modules, Wiring Diagrams, BOM Creation, EPLAN, Servo Motors, AutoCAD Electrical