Electrical Design Engineer at Schneider Electric

Design and Development:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop electrical systems, products, or components within electrical distribution or transmission.
• Create detailed schematics, drawings, and specifications for electrical assemblies.
• Conduct feasibility studies and simulations to ensure the viability of designs.

Testing and Troubleshooting:

• Perform testing, calibration, and validation of electrical systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in the systems' electrical aspects.
• Propose and implement solutions to optimize performance and reliability.

Assembly and Installation:

• Participate in the installation and commissioning of equipment, ensuring proper functionality.

Maintenance and Repair:

• Conduct routine inspections of electrical systems to ensure proper operation.
• Diagnose and repair faults, malfunctions, or breakdowns in equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies

Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including design records, test reports, and maintenance logs.
• Update technical manuals and user guides for electro-mechanical systems.
• Generate bill of materials (BOMs), specifications, and documentation required for the manufacturing and assembly processes.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and other team members to ensure seamless integration of components.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers and other stakeholders to provide updates on progress and challenges.

Qualifications

What qualifications will make you successful in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience designing power systems and control solutions.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining electro-mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (3D drawings, AutoCAD Electrical & Inventor) for schematic design and modelling.
• EPlan electric P8 or similar will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of electrical circuits, substation designs, and mechanical components.
• Hands-on experience with testing and measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relating to engineering practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with mobile substation/skid designs, finite element analysis, and ETAP studies.
• Knowledge of mechatronics principles.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or consulting environment or related field of work.
• Professional registration with ECSA or related engineering bodies will be an added advantage.
• The ideal candidate would be an Electrical Design Engineer with experience or knowledge of Electrical design.