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Posted 28 Sep 2026

Engineer – Electrical Design

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Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
Posted
28 Sep 2026

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer with expertise in industrial automation, control panel design, and generator set (GenSet) operations. In this role, you will be responsible for creating production-ready electrical schematics, selecting control hardware, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated automation solutions. The ideal candidate possesses deep, hands-on experience with EPLAN Electric P8, a strong understanding of programmable logic controller (PLC) configurations, and the ability to troubleshoot hardware in both factory and field environments.

Responsibilities
  • Schematic Creation: Design comprehensive Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), schematic layouts, and control panel internal/external General Arrangement (GA) drawings and structural panel fabrication drafts.
  • Harness Design: Prepare production-ready Engine Wiring Harness drawings.
  • Component Sizing & Selection: Evaluate, size, and select critical electrical hardware including PLCs, low-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, relays, HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
  • Data & Bill of Materials (BOM): Generate structured project documentation and accurate BOMs within the company's ERP system.
  • I/O & Signal Architecture: Architect power distribution circuits and configure PLC signal schemes across Digital Input (DI), Digital Output (DO), Analog Input (AI), and Analog Output (AO) networks.
  • GenSet & Logic Knowledge: Apply domain-specific expertise in GenSet operations to help guide PLC architecture and logic development workflows.
  • Industrial Networking: Integrate and configure industrial fieldbus protocols, including Ethernet, CAN bus, and Serial Communication
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner actively with software developers, mechanical layout teams, and assembly technicians to ensure seamless physical and logical control systems integration.
  • Field Support: Provide timely technical assistance during system installation, site commissioning, and testing phases.
  • Root-Cause Analysis (RCA): Perform precise diagnostics and root-cause analysis on hardware failures or electrical faults to quickly deploy engineering fixes.
  • Mobility: Maintain a willingness to travel to customer facilities or project sites as business needs dictate.
  • Innovation & R&D: Research emerging automation technologies, design methodologies, and advanced electrical components to enhance system performance.
  • Value Engineering: Identify opportunities to optimize existing drawing libraries, standardize panel variants, and implement cost-reduction improvements without sacrificing reliability.
Requirements
  • EPLAN P8: Advanced, hands-on engineering proficiency is mandatory (building macro-projects, page navigators, and parts management).
  • AutoCAD Electrical: Working knowledge and drafting experience using standard AutoCAD setups.
  • ERP Literacy: Familiarity working inside enterprise resource tools for component lifecycle and procurement tracking.
  • Primary Internal Interactions: Primary External Interactions: Design Manger Other Cross functional team (SCM, Testing, Manufacturing plant)
  • Degree: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, or a related technical discipline.
  • Industry Focus: Proven background working with system integrators, panel builders, heavy machinery manufacturers, or power generation firms.
  • Work Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in control hardware design for industrial automation or similar industries.

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