Lightning Protection Systems Design Engineer

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Position Overview

Reports to: Sales Director – Installation Products, India

Location: Bangalore, India

Work Model: Onsite

This role is contributing to the ABB India, Electrification Business Installation Products in India.

About the Division

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division's products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world.

The Division manufactures multiple product lines including Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquid tight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus.

Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• LPS Design & Engineering: Design and develop Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) for buildings, infrastructure, industrial, and renewable energy projects in compliance with IEC 62305 and NFC 17-102 standards
• Risk Assessment & BOM Preparation: Perform lightning risk assessments using tools/CAD and prepare accurate Bills of Materials aligned with project designs and protection levels
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, project, and civil/electrical teams to integrate LPS into overall system designs and customer solutions
• Technical Documentation & Support: Prepare detailed technical drawings, reports, and documentation, and provide technical guidance and problem-solving assistance to installation teams and system integrators
• Customer Focus & Reporting: Understand customer needs to identify new business opportunities and provide regular performance and insight reports to management

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Diploma or BE in Electrical & Electronics with 5+ years of experience in lightning protection and earthing system design

Standards Understanding

• Comprehensive knowledge of lightning protection standards IEC/IS 62305 and NFC 17-102, including their practical application in designs

Design & BOM Skills

• Demonstrated capability in lightning protection and earthing system design, along with accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) preparation

Risk Assessment

• Practical experience with lightning risk assessment methodologies for various types of projects

Design Tools Proficiency

• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar design tools for preparing layouts, drawings, and technical documentation

Domain Knowledge

• Good understanding of solar and renewable energy projects, and their specific lightning and earthing requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of different earthing systems applicable to industrial, commercial, infrastructure, and renewable installations

Collaboration & Communication

• Effective relationship management with sales and marketing teams, stakeholders, and customers
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Why ABB

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