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Internal Job Title:Design Engineer
Business:Lucy Electric (Thailand) Limited
Location: Rayong, Thailand
Job Reference No: 4266
Job Purpose
The Design Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and customizing medium voltage switchgear solutions for Lucy Electric Thailand. This role focuses on product design, engineering calculations, and the preparation of technical drawings and documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and company quality principles. The Design Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain, to deliver cost-effective, innovative, and reliable engineering solutions.
Job Context
Lucy Electric Thailand is a leading provider of medium voltage electrical equipment and solutions. The Design Engineer plays a key role in adapting global product platforms to regional needs, supporting customer projects, and ensuring that designs meet performance, safety, and compliance standards. The role requires strong collaboration with both local teams and global engineering centers.
Job Dimensions
- Reports to: Engineering Manager / Technical Manager - Location: Lucy Electric Thailand – Factory/Office - Key Interfaces: Sales, Production, Procurement, Quality, Service, and Global Engineering Teams - Direct Reports: None
Key Accountabilities
These will include:
1. To work closely with the Technical, Production & Sales Managers.
2. Contribute to the local implementation and any necessary engineering work of Lucy switchgear products in Thailand.
3. Interpreting customer requirements and specifications. Undertake design of all types of customer variations on existing products produced at the Thailand factory.
4. Preparation of detailed drawings using 3D CAD & product data management systems. Plus produce 2D electrical schematic drawings.
5. Liaison with Customers and Sales, Contracts, Production and Operations staff to deliver customer requirements within time scales, budgets, and operational constraints.
6. Maintain a Technical Library and keep informed and up to date of competitor’s technical solutions.
7. Support Contracts Department during customer inspections.
8. Work to ISO 9001 quality standards.
Secondary activities / tasks
1. To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed in order to maintain and / or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided by the Contract Design Office
2. Ensure all activities are following the standards and the region laws that govern Lucy’s scope of work.
3. Health & Safety – adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and Safe Working Practices.
4. Comply with all company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality of information relating to the company’s business and staff.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- LET is looking for an individual who can develop and grow into the role in a pressure & developing environment. - The ideal candidate will have knowledge of electrical switchgear up to 24/36 kV. But if not, a good sound background in electrical and mechanical engineering is required. - Exposure to commercial aspects of contract engineering. - Proficient in NX/Team Centre 3D CAD system but training would be given to successful candidate. - Technology strong in electro-mechanical design engineering concepts. - Prior hands-on experience in application / product / system design using software tools. - Must have some experience of managing engineering data and control of CAD systems - Methodical approach to problem solving. - Proactive approach. - Ability to adapt to a multi-cultural environment. Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. - Multi department coordination - PC Literate in MS Office - Must be fluent in English.
Qualifications
- Required Electrical (or Mechanical) Thailand Engineering Degree. - Experience in an engineering design function in an electro-mechanical industry is desirable. - Proficient with at least one of the well-known CAD systems both 3D modelling and 2D drawing creation. - Some experience of an engineering base data management system.
Behavioural Competencies
- Personal attributes sought include being a good team member and the ability to work under pressure. - A team player with enthusiasm, keen to learn and develop skills. - Motivated, well organised with good time management. - Attention to detail and methodical. Good report and documenting skills.
About Us:
Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the Group has grown and diversified. The Group’s businesses help to advance the transition to a carbon-free world with infrastructure that enables renewable energy, electric vehicles, smart city management and sustainable living. Today we employ in excess of 1,600 people worldwide, with operations in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, India and East Africa.
Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium- and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications. Key products include Ring Main Units and package substations.
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