Shape the future of reliable electricity distribution—join Ensto India as Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager – Laboratory.
We are looking for a hands-on and detail-oriented laboratory professional with strong experience in electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing to support product quality, reliability, compliance, and innovation for electricity distribution solutions.
Ensto is an international, growth-oriented family business and technology company that creates smart solutions for electricity distribution networks. For 65 years, we have been dedicated to electricity with a long-term and human-centric approach. Our aim is to become a leading expert for distribution system operators, help them succeed and create a more sustainable tomorrow.
We offer innovative and reliable, long-lifecycle overhead lines, underground networks, network automation and new smart technology products and solutions for electricity distribution networks. Our own R&D, manufacturing, and laboratories give us the expertise to continually innovate and serve our customers on an individual level.
Position: Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager – Laboratory
Function: Laboratory / Testing / Quality / Product Validation
Location: Ensto India, Manesar, Haryana
Experience: A minimum of 3~5+ years of relevant experience in an electrical / electronics / power products testing laboratory or similar industrial test environment.
This role reports to the Laboratory Manager in India and works closely with product development, product management, quality, and manufacturing teams to plan, execute, document, and improve laboratory testing activities in line with applicable standards, specifications, and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct electrical, mechanical, environmental, reliability, and product validation tests in a laboratory environment as per approved test plans, standards, and customer / internal specifications.
- Prepare, review, and maintain laboratory test procedures, work instructions, test records, and technical documentation with accuracy and traceability.
- Operate, monitor, maintain, and coordinate readiness of laboratory test equipment, fixtures, instruments, environmental chambers, and related testing facilities.
- Analyze test results, identify deviations or failures, support root cause analysis, and provide clear technical inputs to product development, quality, and product management teams.
- Ensure adherence to laboratory quality management systems, calibration plans, safety guidelines, housekeeping standards, and applicable regulatory / industry requirements.
- Support continuous improvement in testing methods, equipment utilization, reporting formats, turnaround time, and overall laboratory efficiency.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for test requirements, sample readiness, test scheduling, reporting, and closure of technical actions.
- Guide junior engineers / technicians where required and promote a safe, disciplined, and quality-focused laboratory culture.
Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3~5+ years of relevant experience in a product testing laboratory, R&D test lab, quality validation lab, certification lab, or manufacturing industry test environment.
- Hands-on exposure to electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing of industrial / electrical / power distribution / switchgear / connector / cable accessory / similar engineered products.
- Good understanding of testing methodologies, engineering principles, product specifications, calibration discipline, test documentation, and safety requirements.
- Working knowledge of laboratory quality systems and standards such as ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, IEC, IS, EN, UL, or relevant product standards will be an added advantage.
- Ability to troubleshoot test setups, identify equipment issues, interpret test data, and prepare structured technical reports.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, ownership mindset, and commitment to accuracy, safety, and timely delivery.
- Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to coordinate effectively with local and global stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Preferred industries: Electrical products, power distribution, switchgear, cable accessories, connectors, utilities, product testing laboratories, certification laboratories, R&D, quality validation, or manufacturing organizations dealing with engineered electrical products.
Salary & Benefits
Compensation will be best as per industry standards and aligned with the candidate’s experience, skills, and role fitment as Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager.
What We Offer
- An open, caring, and empowering work environment.
- Opportunity to work with advanced products and solutions for electricity distribution networks.
- Cross-functional and global exposure through collaboration with product, quality, manufacturing, and international teams.
- Learning, ownership, growth, appreciation, and celebration as part of a family-owned international technology company.
- A workplace that firmly supports Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Our Culture: Feel Connected
Ensto is an international tech company creating smart solutions for electricity distribution networks. But we also do so much more. We want to build the world’s best connections, and help our people feel more connected with their work, each other, and the environment.
Ensto colleagues are a diverse group of people from all around the world. Even though we are different, we are all connected by the enthusiastic and encouraging culture of a family-owned business. We give students and trainees a chance to make their very first connections to work life. Top talents get to connect with each other, to build a professional network supporting their own careers. The work we do together against climate change with green electricity connects us to future generations and the well-being of this planet we all live on.
We want to make the best connections, and we want you to come and make them with us. Be part of a work community that embraces diversity, curiosity, and openness.
