Continuous Engineer

About the role

The position is located at Schneider Electric's Cedar Rapids, Iowa Design Center and involves working on the maintenance and optimization of the Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) portfolio. The role is expected to have a total annual compensation range of $105,000 - $140,000, including base salary and yearly short-term compensation incentives.

Responsibilities

• Apply methodical problem-solving techniques to solve problems.
• Create and execute verification & validation test plans in SE laboratories.
• Responsible for engineering analysis activities by interpreting test results on Thermal, Electromagnetic, Dynamical and Structural to ensure adequate performance, quality, and reliability of the product.
• Comply with ratings, product specifications, and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC, and IEC).
• Synthesize data into technical reports to effectively convey summaries and conclusions to audiences (e.g., peers, management, product owners, scrum masters).
• Lead and execute Circuit Breaker projects to optimize the product offering.
• Care for engineering scheduling, planning, safety reviews, and communicating project statuses to internal stakeholders.
• Execute/lead assigned product design changes - drawings and BOMs (bill of materials) markups according to given technical specifications using dedicated tools (software, database, 2D and 3D CAD system).
• Design offers from technical specifications to meet customer value expectations and quality goals with respect to supply chain constraints.
• Support Global Supply Change Manufacturing Plants in North America.
• Audit the manufacturing facilities of assigned product family to help ensure product compliance to applicable regulatory standards (e.g., UL, IEC, ANSI).
• Sign off on deliverables (such as FAIRs and Pilot Run reviews).
• Work collaboratively on cross-functional teams to address quality, performance, or productivity objectives.
• Lead the creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents to reflect product design changes.
• May provide mentoring, instructions/assistance to other engineers or functions.
• Support Customer returns analysis.
• Contribute to user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, and product markings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent expertise in electromechanical design in electrical distribution products (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field).
• Master’s in science is a plus.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in electromechanical mass production industries (preferred).
• Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Basic 3D CAD Modeling (CREO preferred).
• Experience in Product Testing and Evaluation Methods (UL/ CSA/NOM/ IEC/ CCC/ ANSI).
• Circuit Breaker design experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAE (Ex, Structural, Thermal, Kinematics, etc).
• Knowledge of first principles of Physics and Engineering Practice.
• Familiarity with metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding processes, springs, and fasteners.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly techniques.
• Training or experience in some of the following areas: Finite element analysis, Strength of materials, Dynamic / kinematic analysis (multi-bar and latching systems), Thermal and magnetic simulation, Use of statistical techniques for analyzing empirical data, Heat Transfer, tolerance analysis.

Additional Skills

• Teamwork and team leader abilities.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, hands-on, and proactive approach.
• Interpersonal skills (ability to interact with other functions, North America and overseas).
• Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design Engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, manufacturing operations and others).
• Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation.
• Motivated self-starter, able to work in parallel on multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pay

$105,000 - $140,000 per year, including base salary and yearly short-term compensation incentive.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs and occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and/or customer sites.

Benefits

At Schneider Electric, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more details, please refer to the company's benefits page.

Skills

• Methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram).
• Engineering analysis activities (Thermal, Electromagnetic, Dynamical, Structural).
• Compliance with ratings, product specifications, and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC, IEC).
• Data synthesis into technical reports.
• Project leadership and execution (Circuit Breaker projects).
• Engineering scheduling, planning, safety reviews, and communication.
• Product design changes (drawings and BOMs).
• Technical specifications to meet customer value expectations and quality goals.
• Manufacturing facility audits.
• Sign-off on deliverables (FAIRs, Pilot Run reviews).
• Collaboration on cross-functional teams.
• Creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents.
• Mentoring, instructions/assistance to other engineers or functions.
• Customer returns analysis.
• User documentation (instruction bulletins, safety labels, product markings).

Benefits

At Schneider Electric, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more details, please refer to the company's benefits page.

Application

To apply for this position, please submit an online application. This position will remain open until filled.

Company Information

€40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.