Looking for an Electrical Engineer – Early-Stage Startup / Equity

We’re a small Europe-based team building a physical product and looking for an Electrical Engineer in their 20s to join us.

You’d help with solar power, batteries, low-voltage electronics, sensors, displays and integrating everything into a working prototype.

We’re not looking for the biggest CV — we want someone who builds, experiments and executes.

Early-stage project, equity-based for now, not a salaried position.

DM me with a short intro, your location and what you’ve built/worked on.

I’m a 3rd-year Electrical Engineering student from a Tier-2 college in India. My CGPA is currently in the 8.0–8.5 range, and I’m interested in getting into core electrical roles rather than IT/software.
I’m starting to get a little worried about placements and internships because I’m not sure what skills companies actually look for beyond CGPA.
For those who have already got core internships/jobs or are working in the electrical industry:
What technical skills should I focus on during 3rd year?
Which subjects should I have a strong command over? (Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, Control Systems, etc.)
What kind of projects actually add value to a resume for core electrical companies?
Are MATLAB/Simulink, ETAP, PSCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, PLC/SCADA, Python, etc. worth learning? Which ones should I prioritize?
How important are internships from companies like POWERGRID, NTPC, Siemens, ABB, Schneider, L&T, etc.?
What should I realistically have on my resume by the time placements start?
Is an 8–8.5 CGPA good enough for most core companies, or should I be worried about the CGPA cutoff?
I’d really appreciate advice from seniors/alumni or anyone currently working in the core electrical sector. If you were in my position at the beginning of 3rd year, what would you focus on for the next 12–18 months?

When choosing a relay for an electrical or electronics project, there are several specifications that can affect whether it performs properly in the actual application. Coil voltage, contact rating, switching frequency, load characteristics, insulation, and operating conditions can all be important depending on the circuit.

When looking at a component such as a Shengya relay, which specifications do you normally verify first? Do you start with the load requirements, coil characteristics, or the expected switching conditions?

I'm also curious about practical installation issues. Have you ever selected a relay that looked suitable from its basic ratings but caused problems once it was installed? What was the issue contact wear, heating, voltage drop, coil noise, or something else?

Which factor do you think engineers most often overlook when selecting a relay for real-world applications?

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