Senior Hardware Power Electronics Engineer

About the role

At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital solutions is a basic human right. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative workplace where talented people can grow and make an impact. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team, working with the design and development of 3‑phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and power converters. You will play a key role throughout the full product lifecycle, contributing to technologically advanced and reliable solutions used globally.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical hardware for 3‑phase UPS and power converter products
• Own electrical specifications, qualification, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Review and ensure quality and compliance of electrical designs
• Specify and qualify electrical components (breakers, fuses, contactors, SCRs, surge protection devices, power cables, etc.)
• Create electrical main circuit diagrams, cable and harness designs, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with global R&D teams, factories, suppliers, and external stakeholders to optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, quality, and efficiency
• Support field failure analysis and root‑cause investigations related to electrical components
• Contribute to design reviews, standard compliance, and continuous product improvements
• Share knowledge, coach colleagues, and drive best practices across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical product development
• Strong hands‑on experience with electrical design, laboratory testing, and troubleshooting
• Solid knowledge of electrical components, earthing systems, short‑circuit protection, and applicable codes/standards
• Experience creating electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Fluent in English

Skills

• Experience with 3‑phase UPS electrical design
• Knowledge of EMC design and power system studies (harmonics, arc flash, system balancing)
• Familiarity with UPS safety and performance standards
• Experience using SEE Electrical or similar design tools

Benefits

What We Offer: You will join a collaborative, agile R&D environment with opportunities to work on complex, high‑impact products alongside global teams, while continuing to grow your technical expertise and career at Schneider Electric.

• 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
• 15 days of paid time off per year
• Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match
• Performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera
• Collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace
• Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits

Pay

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per