Senior Engineer - R&D

Who are we?

Sicame India is part of Sicame Group, a global industrial Group founded in France in 1955 and present worldwide. Specialized in products and services related to transmission and distribution of electrical energy, renewables, electro-mobility, safety equipment and industrial applications, it became the largest independent entity in its sector today.

Sicame India was established in 2006 to support the “MAKE IN INDIA” vision and meet India’s evolving power needs. Today, with a modern manufacturing facility and accredited engineering and testing center in Chennai, Sicame India serves major utilities and industries with innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions while helping build the future of energy in India.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop innovative and cost-effective Interco products from concept through industrialization.
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, BOMs and technical documentation using Creo, Think3 and AutoCAD.
• Manage prototype development, product testing, validation, qualification and product release.
• Conduct design calculations, feasibility studies, technical evaluations and R&D reports.
• Review designs for manufacturability, reliability, serviceability and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Tendering and Business Development teams.
• Support tooling, fixtures, gauges, vendor development and first-sample approvals.
• Provide technical inputs for DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, inspection and quality validation.
• Prepare work instructions, installation instructions, sales drawings, GTPs and technical datasheets.
• Support customer-specific product development, tenders, BOQs, technical clarifications and export requirements.
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, value engineering and continuous product improvement.
• Maintain product data, engineering changes, revisions and development schedules in PLM/ERP systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable engineering and product standards.

Required profile:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, R&D or new product development.
• Strong hands-on experience in Creo; working knowledge of Think3 and AutoCAD.
• Experience in 3D modelling, detailed drawings, GD&T, design calculations and BOM management.
• Practical knowledge of prototype development, testing, validation and qualification activities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, machining, fabrication, sheet metal and assembly.
• Familiarity with DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, root-cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Experience with ISO 9001 design and development processes, PLM and engineering change management.
• Experience in power, electrical connectors, transmission and distribution, automotive or heavy engineering industries is preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP Business One is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination and cross-functional teamwork skills