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Senior Application Engineer I

Schneider Electric · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
HybridEngineeringFull-time

About the role

At Schneider Electric, we're leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group within Digital Power is at the forefront of engineering innovation—designing cutting-edge solutions for electrical substations, data centers, oil & gas, and distribution networks. We're looking for an Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes.

What You’ll Do

  • 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.

What You Bring

  • 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.

Why Schneider Electric?

  • Global Impact: Work with a world leader in energy management and automation.
  • Innovation-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work environment with both in-office and remote work capability.
  • Career Growth: Access world-class training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.

Ready to Power the Digital Future?

Apply now and help us shape the next generation of energy automation solutions. At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

Pay Range

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Our Total Rewards Package

  • Care for Yourself and Your Family: Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and 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: Encourage 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.

Looking to Make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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