Application Engineer
Eaton · Chennai
- Experience4–5 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelmid
- Posted9 Sept 2026
About Eaton
Eaton is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 4+ years of experience.
Skills
- Hazardous-area electrical equipment
- NEC
- IEC/IECEx standards
- AutoCAD
- EPLAN
- SAP
- Electrical engineering
- Microsoft Office 365
- English
The role
An electrical engineer at an energy equipment manufacturer evaluates hazardous-area electrical equipment against NEC and IEC/IECEx standards, prepares AutoCAD drawings and SAP bills of materials, and manages technical submittals and project close-out documentation. The role also coordinates manufacturing, quality inspections, and customer approvals for engineered electrical distribution products.
Full job description
What You’ll Do
Experience in Explosion proof/ Hazardous area electrical equipment’s. Evaluate customer drawings and specifications to determine solutions within Eaton’s standard products or ETO engineered-to-order in accordance with NEC or IEC/IECEx standards. Prepares a complete technical and commercial offer as per customer MR, specifications, data sheets, for equipment like (Panel boards, Switch racks, Enclosed circuit breakers, Motor starters, Local control stations, Junction box, and Lighting fixtures). Review and provide compliance to customer technical queries. Resolve project deviations to specifications and standards with customer. Prepares a detailed general arrangement drawing with complete bill of materials using AutoCAD or Esplan software. Prepares complete project documentation including data sheets, certificates, and procedures for customer approval. Set-up complete bill of materials in SAP as per customer approved drawings. Ensure materials availability by checking with material sourcing team. Coordinates with project management and production team for manufacturing activities. Coordinates with quality control for the required inspection test plan and close-out inspection punch list. Collates all documents to complete manufacturing record book for project close-out. Liaises with Client / Contractor / Subcontractor, also chases and aligns with Internal- and External Stakeholders for information. Preparing and Maintaining all Technical Submittal Familiarity on ITP, FAT QA& QC Documents etc. Familiarity of electrical products (Distribution Boards, Local control stations, Lighting Fixtures, Junction Box etc.) Experience with EPC Contractors like L&T, Saipem, Tecnicas Reunidas, NPCC, Petrofac, McDermott, Tecnimont, Linde, Samsung, Hyundai etc. Experience with End users like Aramco, ADNOC, KNPC, KOC, QP, SABIC, Qatar Gas, Qatar Energy , ONGC, Reliance etc
Qualifications
4 + Years or experience Bachelor’s degree (Electrical/ Electronics Engineering) from an accredited institution
Skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong attention to detail while balancing various activities and competing demands. Excellent (Advanced) working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Can do attitude and interest in learning and growing, taking on new challenges. Familiarity of electrical products (Distribution, Lighting Fixtures, Junction Box etc. plugs and sockets) Multi-year experience and deep knowledge various Drawing and calculation tools SAP, MS Office, Teams and Windows Drawing tools like AutoCAD, Eplan, ESP etc