Manager (MG2) - Application Engineering PG Department- Research & Development Business Unit - Khadki

We are seeking an experienced and vision-driven Manager – Application Engineering Power Generation  Electrical Design to lead our electrical product design team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end electrical design execution for diesel, gas, and hybrid generator sets (Gensets) ranging high-power industrial and utility-scale units.

You will lead cross-functional projects, managing the detailed design, selection, and integration of critical electrical subsystems, including control panels, power breaker panels/switchgear, and heavy-duty wiring harnesses.

• Lead, mentor, and build a team of electrical hardware engineers, harness designers, and panel layout draftspersons.

• Act as the technical lead for generator set electrical architecture across New Product Introduction (NPI), and value engineering (VAVE) initiatives.

• Drive project schedules, design milestones, design reviews, and cost targets for all electrical deliverables.

• Oversee the design, engineering, and logic implementation of Genset Control Panels (MCP / DCP).

• Architect systems integrating micro-controller-based Genset controllers (e.g., Deep Sea, ComAp, Woodward, Deif).

• Standardize instrumentation, protection relays, communication protocols (CANbus, J1939, Modbus, Ethernet), and IoT remote monitoring telemetry systems.

• Lead the design and selection of power breaker panels, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), and Motorized Paralleling Breakers (ACB/MCCB).

• Calculate busbar cross-sections, short-circuit ratings, temperature rise, and cable sizing for high-current applications.

• Ensure proper selection and integration of current transformers (CTs), potential transformers (PTs), surge protection (SPD), and neutral grounding resistors (NGR).

• Direct the design of low-voltage DC control harnesses, engine sensor harnesses, and AC power distribution wiring.

• Standardize harness components including heavy-duty industrial/automotive connectors (Deutsch, Amphenol), terminal blocks, conduits, and protective sleeving.

• Ensure harness design accounts for thermal isolation, vibration resistance, electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC), and ingress protection (IP ratings).

• Ensure all designs strictly comply with global and regional electrical standards (e.g., IEC 61439,  ISO 8528, CE, IEEE).

• Oversee Prototype Build, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Type Testing, thermal rise testing, short-circuit testing, and EMI/EMC validation.

• Champion Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 8D problem-solving processes for electrical field failures or quality issues.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), or equivalent.

• Experience: 8–12+ years in electrical design engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership/management role within the Generator Set, Switchgear, Heavy Equipment, or Power Systems industries.

• Design & CAD Software: Proficiency in 2D/3D electrical CAD tools (e.g., EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical, Creo Harness / CATIA Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical).

• System Design: Deep working knowledge of Genset paralleling systems, load sharing, power management systems (PMS), and grid-tie grid protection.

• Electrical Analysis: Hands-on ability to perform short-circuit calculations, protective device coordination studies, and thermal/voltage drop calculations.

• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Strategic thinking with a continuous improvement and cost-optimization mindset.

• Excellent technical documentation and presentation skills.