Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
A Day in the Life
As a Project Engineer – Electrical Hardware Design, you will be responsible for delivering electrical control panel design projects end to end, from interpreting customer requirements through design, testing, and customer acceptance. You will work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams and report to the Team Lead, working onsite in Pune, with travel to customers or regional offices as required for testing and commissioning.
Your Responsibilities
· Interpret customer specifications and translate them into detailed requirements for electrical control panel and system design.
· Develop engineering deliverables including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, panel layouts, and test procedures.
· Execute assigned projects on time, ensuring quality, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
· Perform system testing on the shop floor and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and site activities when required.
· Prepare and share weekly project progress reports with internal stakeholders and customers.
· Ensure project implementation complies with engineering standards, quality procedures, and safety requirements.
· Maximize reuse of standard products, designs, and engineering practices across projects.
· Collaborate with the Supervisor and project team to identify, clarify, and mitigate technical risks.
· Continuously improve engineering capability by sharing best practices and technical knowledge within the team.
The Essentials – You Will Have
· Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
· 5–7 years of experience in project execution for electrical control panel or control system design.
· Hands‑on experience with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical.
· Strong capability in component selection and preparation of control system Bills of Materials (BOM).
· Experience performing power and heat load calculations and designing appropriate panel layouts.
· Ability to develop single line diagrams and wiring drawings in compliance with IEC and JIC standards.
· Willingness and ability to travel for FAT, site support, or commissioning activities as required.
· The ability to travel 25% of the time
The Preferred – You Might Also Have
· Experience designing control panels for hazardous areas or environmentally specified applications.
· Knowledge of third‑party certification requirements and compliance‑driven panel design.
· Familiarity with P&IDs, system architecture, I/O lists, and design documentation for process safety applications.
· End‑to‑end project lifecycle exposure, from design and engineering through commissioning.
· Strong industry and application knowledge with a foundational understanding of project management principles.
What We Offer
Our benefits package includes …
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development
…….and other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
