What are the responsibilities of a design engineer?
The role of a design engineer involves creating concepts and
designs, and engineering new systems. Design engineering professionals can work
across a variety of sectors, but they primarily operate in the construction
industry, and there is a range of skills and qualifications needed to become a design engineer. These professionals
test products such as tools and machines, so they play an important role in the
construction and manufacturing industries. Becoming a design engineer offers a
varied career path and the opportunity to be creative while solving problems.
As a global leader in the delivery of engineering,
construction and procurement services, AtkinsRéalis has built a trusted network
of clients. We understand what it takes to succeed as a design engineer, as
well as in other roles such as design architect and design manager. AtkinsRéalis has a strong presence in India and provides global opportunities to propel businesses forward, as well as helping grow the
careers of design engineers. With design engineering being such a challenging
role, what are the responsibilities?
Designing new engineering products
One of the main responsibilities of a design engineer is
creating new engineering products, and analysing different types of structures.
As a design engineer, you will be contributing to a fast-paced, innovative team
where you’ll be using CAD software to create new product designs through
drafting blueprints, creating prototypes and overseeing the manufacturing
processes. Therefore, the role of a design engineer is a combination of
creativity and technical skills. There are a range of essentialtools that design engineers use to create their products, such as Revit,
Civil 3D and InfraWorks, all of which help design engineers on the road to
succeed in their careers.
Improving products and process
In a
solutions-focused role, design engineers will be responsible for improving the
performance of products and processes. This means design engineers research
interesting ideas for new and existing products, which may improve the
functionality of products and processes. Therefore, the role involves
identifying opportunities for new products and conducting design analysis and
reviewing process systems. Design engineers need to have exceptional attention
to detail to be able to carry out analysis and design new systems. Above all,
design engineers are responsible for innovation and creating solutions to
different problems.
Design and idea evaluation
The role of a design engineer is very conceptual and
requires constant evaluation to determine which idea can be taken to the next
stages of development. When creating or conceptualising a product, design
engineers must assess the functionality, visual appeal, durability and safety.
During the process, tests are also conducted and final changes are made based
on the results, with feedback from clients. This means that design engineers
need to have excellent decision-making skills to determine the best and most
cost-effective products.
Building your design engineering career in India
Our central offices are located in Mumbai, Bangalore and
Gurugram where our design engineers have the opportunity to work on end-to-end
projects and collaborate with other engineers across AtkinsRéalis. A career with
AtkinsRéalis means you’ll be working with a diverse team of people with
access to quality training and support. We’re proud of our progress environment
and we’ve even been recognised as one of the best companies for women in India.
Take your design engineer career to the next level with AtkinsRéalis
At AtkinsRéalis, we work with some of the best design
engineers in India, helping them master their skills and grow their careers.
We’re a passionate community of diverse individuals and with AtkinsRéalis, we strive
to deliver strong relationships with our clients and achieve their goals by
delivering world-class expertise and solutions. AtkinsRéalis specialises in design engineering, construction and management. It’s these
specialised services that enable us to help our clients. Why not get in touch
and learn about how you can work with us in India? Take a look at our design engineerjobs today.
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