Lead Engineer - Hardware Design

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This Lead Engineer -Mechanical is primarily responsible for leading the NPI design and maintenance of Excitation and Static Starter product configuration. This role requires, close co-ordination with NPI lead and manufacturing teams to ensure design to build. Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. You will work in a global environment with a skilled cross functional team of engineers creating and improving state-of-the-art platform for use in every kind of power generation application.

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Roles and Responsibilities

·  Concept and Basic Mechanical design – Packaging of Electrical/ Electronics components, Cabinet design, Cabling
·  Panel Level thermal and seismic simulations, Board Level thermal analysis
·  Detail engineering and Validation of design
·  Develop innovative own designs from specifications and create drawings and assembly details in 3D CAD for indoor and outdoor cabinets, containers, etc.
·  Sizing, calculation and specification of other mechanical equipment
·  Provide well thought out practical engineering solutions, troubleshooting and identifying issues affecting cost and reliability before and after installation
·  Preparation of BoM (bill of materials) for all of the components and tracking the updates
·  Participate in relevant formal design reviews
·  Work with suppliers to produce production quality components
·  Preparation of technical design reports, drawings and specifications
·  Writing test specifications (routine test, type test) for mechanical tests based on IEEE/IEC/UL/CSA standards
·  Ensure OTD /FTY of deliverables
·  Drive Technical and Risk management
·  Drive Cost out & DMP activities.

Required Qualifications

·  B.E/B.Tech or M.E / MTech (Mechanical)
·  Experience in Mechanical Design with product development expertise (8-12 Years)
·  Proficient in 3D Modelling, Assembly and Detailing using CREO
·  Proficient in design of control panels /electromechanical boxes
·  Proficient in designing medium complex sheet metal structure
·  Proficient in Thermal hand calculations and basic simulations (Conduction, Convection, Heat dissipation and increase in temperature) to facilitate selection of heat sinks, Cooling systems like Fans etc.
·  Expertise in new conceptualization, layout and equipment design/optimization with required technical specification
·  Good knowledge in CAD tools, Sheet metal design and international standards
·  Experience in using different thermal and seismic analysis tools
·  Exposure to Manufacturing process and Quality standards
·  Demonstrate leadership and ability to motivate others to achieve results, strong influencing skills
·  Lead Experience to work with cross-functional teams and global assignments
·  Self-starter, Initiator & Solution finder for critical problems with high motivation
·  Excellent presentation and communication skills

Desired Characteristics

·  Good knowledge and understanding in Simulation tools.
·  Exposure in DFMEA & DFM will be an added advantage.
·  Design of lean manufacturing systems
·  Ability to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity.
·  Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No