- Design LT power, control, and instrumentation cables up to 1.1 kV.
- Select appropriate conductor (Cu/Al), insulation, sheath, armouring, and shielding based on application.
- Prepare cable construction drawings and technical datasheets.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as:
- IS 7098 (Part 1)
- IEC 60502-1
- Customer specifications
- Perform electrical and mechanical design calculations:
- Current carrying capacity
- Voltage drops
- Short circuit withstands
- Insulation thickness and derating factors
2. Costing & Estimation
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for LT cable enquiries and tenders.
- Work out Bill of Materials (BOM) including:
- Copper/Aluminium conductor cost
- PVC/XLPE insulation
- Armouring materials (GI wire/strip)
- Manufacturing conversion costs
- Maintain and update costing sheets based on:
- Raw material price fluctuations (copper, aluminium, polymer)
- Exchange rate variations (if applicable)
- Provide competitive pricing strategy while ensuring margin targets.
3. Tender & Enquiry Support
- Review technical specifications in RFQs (Request for Quotation).
- Coordinate with sales and marketing teams for technical clarifications.
- Suggest cost-effective design alternatives without compromising standards.
- Support bid submission with technical compliance documents.
4. Coordination with Production & Purchase
- Coordinate with production for manufacturability of designed cables.
- Work with purchase team for latest raw material rates.
- Support in standardisation of cable designs for production efficiency.
5. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure designs meet BIS/IEC/ISO standards.
- Assist in customer approvals and technical audits.
- Support troubleshooting of production or field issues related to design.
6. Documentation & ERP
- Maintain design records, costing sheets, and revision history.
- Update ERP system with BOM and product configurations.
- Prepare technical submittals and datasheets.