Senior Engineer - Mechanical (VAVE)

"- Should have worked on Cost-out/ VAVE projects for Contactors, Switch Disconnector, Breakers etc or similar products
- Experience in current path design, mechanism design and arc quenching principles
- Knowledge of plastic material, their use based on properties and requirement. Should be conversant with GD&T principles and clearance & creepage calculations
- Develops test plans for short circuit, temperature rise,arc path in accordance with IEC/UL standards. Creates test object requirements, plan for assembly and finalize test parameters & instrumentation. Responsible for conducting tests by ensuring deployment of standard practices. Assesses test results, root cause analysis through test findings/failures and takes corrective/preventive actions
- Support Creation of new designs and advanced methodologies to support the Technical Roadmap of the organization
- Experience of different manufacturing processes pertaining to contacts and plastic material (Bending, riveting , welding , brazing , injection molding)
- Knowledge of low voltage switchgear standards in accordance to IEC/UL/CSA/CCC codes which will allow development of test plans.
- Experience in execution of tests for EN60947 / UL60947 ( Temperature rise , Short circuit , Make/Break, sequence tests etc.)
- Assess test results, perform root cause analysis through test findings/failures and take corrective/preventive actions
- Responsible for design engineering analysis on current path, mechanism, spring, bimetals, housing, actuator circuit , arc chamber, coils etc.
- Review reliability predictions, conversant with Design Failure Modes and Effects analysis (DFMEA) and read structural/thermal/CFD/MBD results
- Modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, applicable regulatory and industry standard, and market requirement.
-Participate in multi-discipline concurrent development and corrective action teams
-Perform a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks involving the application of engineering knowledge and the development of solutions to complex problems pertaining to products, materials, manufacturing processes, tests, and unique customer applications
- May provide formal and informal updates to Engineering Manager and Program Manager. Participates in the preparation for design review material
- Complete design (2D drawings / 3D Models) in UG-NX or Solid works.
- Knowledge on PLM systems ( Enovia , SAP) will be desirable
- Should have an innovation mindset"

Qualifications:

BE / M.tech - Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering
7-10 yrs. Product Design

Skills:

"Experience in switchgear industry having worked on NTI/NPI/Sustaining projects for Contactor, Switch Disconnector, Motor Protection Circuit Breaker or similr products. Exp. in VAVE projects will be an advantage.
• Experience working with cross functional teams within and outside organization to drive design objectives in sustaining products
• Experience through all stages of the prodcut development cycle
• Experience in short circuit, temperature rise, arc test in accordance with IEC/UL standards
• Hands on experience in product development leveraging DfX methodology
• Engineering technical expertise to solve problems and make design recommendations
• Proficient in CAD and PLM softwares
• Knowledge in Agile ProLaunch and PreLaunch processes
• Experience in product costing and analyzing cost break-up due to various manufacturing processes/ design features
• Experience in test object requirements, plan for assembly and finalize test parameters & instrumentation
• Knowledge of Electromechanical Systems "
Team player, Good communication skills, Ability to work in global and virtual environment

Client-provided location(s): Pune, India

Job ID: Eaton-69044Hadapsar

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-07-18T18:36:13