Product Development - Sr. Engineer / Assistant Manager

About Company:

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Legrand's purpose is to improve life by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructure and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Legrand is head-quartered in Limoges, France and has over 36,000 employees across the world. Legrand has been in India since the late 1990s and follows a multi-brand strategy in the region - in addition to the Legrand brand, the Group in India owns the brands Numeric, IndoAsian, Adlec, Netrack, Valrack and Raritan. Group Legrand India has a strong Sales/Commercial presence and is present in 80+ key locations, with 7 manufacturing sites.

Legrand France runs business in India with registered name as Novateur Electrical & Digital Systems Pvt. Ltd. (NEDSPL).

Key Focus:

Circuit Breaker (ACB/MCCB/MCB/RCCB) / Switch Disconnector

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead concept design and development of new

  Circuit Breaker / Switch Disconnector

  products.
• Provide detailed design outputs and specifications in both 2D and 3D formats.
• Validate prototypes and samples through rigorous testing to meet design and functional requirements.
• Analyze test results and implement improvements to ensure full compliance with safety, performance, and marketing specifications.
• Create and maintain item codes, engineering BOMs, and product documentation.
• Collaborate closely with R&D Industrialization, CPD, QA, and Manufacturing Engineering for product development and qualification.
• Support the development and qualification of tooling, jigs, and fixtures for new and existing products.
• Drive lifecycle management and continuous enhancements of Circuit Breaker / Switch Disconnector product lines.
• Lead change management initiatives with a target of over 90% on-time implementation.

Functional Competencies:

• Core experience in product design for ACB/MCCB/MCB/RCCB / Switch Disconnector is essential.
• Expertise in design and simulation tools such as Creo, ProE, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, etc.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical design, materials, and product standards.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and enterprise PLM/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills across functions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1 - 8 years of experience in product development for low-voltage switchgear, specifically circuit breakers and switch disconnectors.
• Good understanding of relevant certifications, standards (IEC/IS), and testing protocols.
• Experience with cross-functional project management in a structured development environment.