Senior Application Engineer I

About the role

At Schneider Electric, we’re seeking an Application Engineer to join our Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group within Digital Power. Our team designs, configures, tests, and executes advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs, collaborating closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on Complex Projects: Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Promote Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture in every aspect of your work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• 4+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.
• Knowledge of Schneider Electric’s LV/MV power systems.
• Advanced knowledge of: Power systems and protection schemes, Protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes, Testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection.
• Experience and proficiency in communication protocols: Modbus, DNP, IEC61850.
• Experience executing complex relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Schneider Electric’s Medium and Low Voltage systems is a plus.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor others.

Benefits

• Care for Yourself and Your Family: Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Invest and Plan Your Future: Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career: Performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace: Encouragement of collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community: Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Pay

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Schedule

Our hybrid flexibility allows for both in-office and remote work capability.