R&D Senior Switchgear Structural Engineer📣 Job Ad

in Chint

about 1 hour ago

	Contract Type	Full-time
	Workplace type	On-site
	Location	Riyadh

About the Role

CHINT is seeking an experienced R&D Senior Switchgear Structural Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is focused on the innovation and development of low-voltage switchgear products. The role requires a strong foundation in mechanical design, structural engineering, and a thorough understanding of sheet metal fabrication and switchgear components. The engineer will be instrumental in designing, optimizing, and bringing to market safe, stable, and practical switchgear solutions.

This position involves independent task planning, managing R&D stages from concept to prototype testing, and ensuring project deadlines are met. The role also requires acting as a key technical liaison, coordinating with clients and factory teams, and translating customer needs into competitive new products. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to quality are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Design and optimize sheet metal structures for various low-voltage switchgears, including distribution panels, control panels, lighting panels, terminal boxes, and custom non-standard enclosures, ensuring safety, stability, and practicality.
Coordinate all technical communication with clients and factory teams, gathering project requirements, managing technical risks, and translating customer needs into market-competitive new products.
Independently plan daily tasks to meet project deadlines, managing all R&D stages from initial concept design through to final prototype testing and optimization.
Lead structural design reviews and technical verifications, identifying engineering flaws early and providing professional solutions to enhance design quality.
Create standardized technical files and assembly manuals, and follow up on prototype builds and factory testing to resolve any design deviations before mass production.
Regularly optimize existing enclosure designs to reduce manufacturing costs, improve overall quality, and increase production efficiency.
Create and approve official technical designs, provide comprehensive technical support, and offer factory assembly guidance for licensed cabinets and boxes.
Collaborate closely with the marketing department to handle technical explanations, pitch product designs, and support overall market promotion efforts.
Understand low-voltage electrical principles and interpret electrical drawings to ensure seamless collaboration with the electrical design team.
Address and complete unexpected or urgent engineering tasks assigned by leadership quickly and effectively.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in structural R&D and engineering design specifically for low-voltage switchgear, including experience with custom and non-standard projects.
In-depth knowledge of national and international industrial standards and safety regulations pertinent to low-voltage equipment.
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to significantly increase design efficiency.
Well-versed in sheet metal processing techniques such as punching, bending, mold forming, and welding, as well as cabinet assembly, to effectively resolve production line issues.
Familiarity with the performance, selection, and application of standard low-voltage components, coupled with a solid understanding of the structural designs and technical differences of various switchgear products available in the market.
Ability to read electrical schematic and wiring diagrams to ensure mechanical enclosure designs align with electrical layout logic.
Strong communication skills for client technical discussions and presentations, with a willingness to travel for project meetings.
Excellent project coordination skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, a strong teamwork spirit, and the capacity to effectively handle project pressure.

Required Skills

Sheet Metal Structure Design
Low-Voltage Switchgear Design
Project Management
Technical Risk Management
Prototype Testing
Structural Design Reviews
Technical Support
Manufacturing Cost Reduction
Assembly Manual Creation
Low-Voltage Electrical Principles
Electrical Drawings Interpretation
AI Tools Utilization
Sheet Metal Processing
Cabinet Assembly
Low-Voltage Components
Switchgear Product Analysis
Electrical Schematic Reading
Wiring Diagram Reading
Communication
Project Coordination
Problem-Solving
Teamwork
Handling Project Pressure

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience, with a specific focus on structural R&D and engineering design for low-voltage switchgear, including custom and non-standard projects.

Requirements

Requires +10 Years experience

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