For a Design Engineer job in an ESD laboratory furniture manufacturing company,
Educational Qualification
- Diploma with 5 8 years Years exp. or B.E./B. Tech- 3- 8 years in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
- Production Engineering or Industrial Engineering is also acceptable for some companies.
Technical Knowledge
1. Design Software
You should be proficient in:
- AutoCAD (2D drafting)
- SolidWorks (3D modeling and sheet metal)
- Microsoft Excel / Word etc .
2. Sheet Metal Design
Knowledge of:
- Sheet metal development
- Bend allowance and bend deduction
- Laser cutting design
- CNC bending limitations
- Welding joints
- Assembly design
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
3. Laboratory Furniture Design
Understand the design of:
- ESD workbenches
- Modular laboratory furniture
- Storage cabinets- Metal / Wood
- Instrument tables
- Mobile trolleys
- Overhead Storage
- Service panels
- CPU holders and accessories
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Customer requirement analysis
Experience
For a fresher, companies generally look for:
- Good AutoCAD and SolidWorks skills
- Mechanical drawing knowledge
- Basic understanding of sheet metal design
- Internship or project experience in manufacturing or furniture design (preferred)
- Complete product design capability
- BOM preparation
- Manufacturing support
- Vendor / Customer coordination
- Prototype development
- Design modifications based on production feedback
Mastering AutoCAD, SolidWorks, sheet metal design, BOM preparation, ESD standards, and laboratory furniture design will make you a robust candidate for design engineer roles in ESD laboratory furniture manufacturing companies.