Design Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Design and model electrical components and enclosures (e.g., switchgear parts, insulators, housing) using

  3D CAD software

  (Creo, SolidWorks).
• Apply knowledge of

  thermoplastic (Nylon, PC, ABS) and thermoset (Epoxy, BMC, SMC)

  materials to select the optimal material for thermal, electrical, and mechanical requirements.
• Conduct

  Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

  for structural, thermal, and mechanical stress evaluations to ensure product integrity.
• Create and maintain detailed

  2D technical drawings

  , specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs) compliant with industry standards (

  GD&T

  ).
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and tooling engineers to ensure designs are optimized for mass production using processes like

  injection molding, compression molding, and extrusion

  .
• Perform

  Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

  reviews to reduce complexity, costs, and production time.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design-related issues during prototyping and initial production runs.
• Develop and oversee testing protocols for mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance validation.
• Ensure all designs meet relevant national and international safety and quality standards (

  UL, IEC, NEMA

  ).
• Document design changes, test results, and compliance reports accurately.
• Work with the

  Sales and Marketing

  teams to translate customer needs and market requirements into design specifications.
• Engage with

  Sourcing

  to evaluate and qualify new materials and suppliers.
• Participate in

  root cause analysis

  of field failures and implement permanent corrective actions.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience:

  Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in product design, specifically with

  plastics/polymer materials

  and

  molded electrical or electro-mechanical components

  .

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in at least one major

  3D CAD system

  (Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Demonstrated experience with

  Design for Injection Molding

  and/or

  Design for Compression Molding

  .
• Knowledge of engineering plastics (thermoplastics) and composite materials (thermosets).
• Familiarity with

  GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

  .