Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description
The Electrical Design Engineer will work on and plan R&D projects for Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear and control-gear products. They will be part of the team in charge of driving the digital transformation initiative within Schneider Medium Voltage offers. S/he will be accountable for network architecture design, implementation of communications protocols (Modbus, Profibus, SCADA , etc.), design using human machine interface (HMI) and programable logic controllers (PLC). In this role S/he will represent the engineering team in communications with cross-functional organizations
Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.
What do you get to do in this position?
• Digital Transformation
• Accountable for designing power electronic solutions, power devices and associated control and gate/base drive circuits
• Prepares sketches and/or electric schematic diagrams
• Works independently, exercises latitude and judgment to develop designs with minimal supervision
• Become adept in Lean Agile practices and team processes
• Team collaboration on a global scale
• Work in a diverse team environment, as well as independently
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience
• Mechanical Engineering degree or related engineering field with experience in electrical network design would be considered
• Experience of the development of electrical circuit and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of instrumentation, controls and modern protective relays
• Understanding of computer programming languages
• Assist in verification of design to performance requirements. This activity includes participation in test plan, results analysis, and the feedback of appropriate design parameters back into component/assembly design
• Interface with manufacturing organization to ensure that a well-optimized component/assembly is developed from fabrication/assembly concerns
• Develop electronic and hard copy records that conform to internal standards and support the development, implementation and maintenance stages of the projects/products. Examples include: updates to BOM's (part number, description, material, processes, where used), Component Drawings (geometry, functional dimensioning, process callout), and Project General Files
• Prepare instructional/operational information as required.
• Recommends changes or modifications as appropriate to meet manufacturability, functionality and measurability requirements.
• Prepares and oversees final layout, detail, assembly drawings, and other required documentation.
• Prepares and maintains schedule and budgetary estimates.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, which includes ability in writing technical documents.
• Self-starter, team player, multi-tasking with good time management skills and the ability to function across organizational boundaries.
• Provide support to manufacturing and quality organization on customer and production issues as necessary.
Schedule: Fulltime / Salaried
Travel: 10% travel required to perform UL testing at laboratories.
Special Skills or Other Requirements:
• Experience in CAD tools (ProE, Creo, Auto CAD)
• Creation and use of Fault Tree Analysis
• Creation and management of Design and Application FMEAs
• Understanding of Project Cycle Management
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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
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