Project Engineer-AutoCAD

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Job Description

Project Engineer - Hardware

Chennai-India

As a Project Engineer for Hardware Design. You will be part of a dynamic engineering team based in Chennai, working under the guidance of a Team Lead or Execution Manager. Your day will involve collaborating with global project managers, executing hardware design of automation projects across various industries, and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective delivery with customer satisfaction. Ensure technical deliverables matches project requirements. Save engineering cost for GEBS team through application & technical expertise. You will report to the Manager/TL and have a Full-time schedule working in Chennai, India

Your Responsibilities

• Design, define and implement complex system requirements for customers and/or prepare study and analyze existing systems. Determine system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Coordinate design of subsystems and integration of total system.
• Identify, analyze and resolve program support deficiencies. Develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Complete Project task based on work assignment.
• Deliver & execute the assigned projects on time with good quality/ cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction
• Keep improving self-engineering capabilities and exchange best practice with other team members to improve team’s capabilities.
• Support Team Leader / Lead Engineer on technical issues.
• Work closely with Team Leader / Lead Engineer to guarantee customer acceptance.
• Ensure project implementation follows the engineering delivery standard.
• Maximize reusable standard product and engineering in project delivery.
• Technical implementation in whole life-cycle of project / work package delivery.
• Work with Team Leader to manage technical risk in project / work package execution.
• Work with Team Leader to clarify technical issues.
• Cost reduction through process improvement, and through development of reusable engineering or engineering standard.
• Work closely with Team Leader to achieve customer acceptance. Demonstrate application & technical expertise to achieve repeat order and retain customer satisfaction.
  
  

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor’s in electrical / Instrumentation / Control / Electronics.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Industrial Automation based Hardware Design (Rockwell Automation-Control Logix, PLC 5, Compact Logix and Siemens/Schneider, etc.).
• Comprehensive project lifecycle exposure, from initial design through to final commissioning.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal, essential for effective collaboration and project execution.
• Ensure 100% meet technical items defined in project / work package.
• Ensure project implementation follows the procedure of RA engineering standards.
• Maximize reusable standard product and engineering in project / work package delivery.
• Support Team Leader in managing team performance, develop self and team capability and motivate the team.
  
  

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Knowledge on AutoCAD (Preferably ACAD-Electrical) / ePlan / CREO software’s.
• Working knowledge of DOL, S/D, VFDs, Soft-Starters, PLC & MCC System Designing.
• Working knowledge of design calculations like Heat, Load, cable sizing etc.
• In depth knowledge of mechanical design of different types of enclosures (GA/Layout design).
• Should be capable of developing a control circuit based on the process and application requirements.
• Must be aware of electrical design standards like NEC, NEMA, UL and IEC codes.
• Should have gone through complete project life cycle from design phase to commissioning.
• High level of expertise in Integrated Architecture, Standard Drives, Intelligent Motor Control, Safety Product, Component Industry Control, Networks, SSB Solutions, and a good understanding of Motion Control, Medium Voltage Product and Drive System.
• High level of expertise in Industry Knowledge, Application Knowledge, Training Skills, and basic understanding of Project Management, Lean Six Sigma Skill, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety).
  
  

What We Offer

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• and other local benefits!
  
  

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.