Schneider Electric

Application Engineer - MV Drives

Schneider Electric$101K — $152K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 5+ years of experience with MV drives or MV switchgear.
  • Familiarity with electrical standards like NEC, UL-347A, UL-347.
  • Experience using CAD software: AutoCAD, ProEngineer, SolidWorks.
  • Ability to design and document drive assemblies from conceptual information.
  • Strong problem-resolution skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for Medium Voltage Drive Solutions.
  • Oversee the entire execution of MV Drive projects from order entry to delivery.
  • Transform customer requirements into compliant technical solutions.
  • Work with customers to address technical queries about MV VFD designs.
  • Collaborate with design teams for creating schematics and layouts for solutions.
  • Coordinate across functions to achieve project quality, cost, and schedule goals.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues promptly for continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leaves.
  • 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off annually.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Support for continued education and career development through platforms like Coursera.
  • Community involvement through volunteer programs and military leave benefits.
Full Job Description
Join our dynamic team an Application Design Engineer - MV Drives and be at the forefront of technical innovation and customer success! We're seeking a talented individual who can bridge the gap between complex engineering solutions and customer needs. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence while shaping technical solutions from tender to delivery.

What will you do?

The Application Design Engineer - MV Drives is responsible for customer order engineering activities around complex MV Adjustable Frequency Drive systems. The primary responsibilities will be to develop customer specific MV drive system design packages.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Medium Voltage (MV) Drive Solutions, providing technical guidance and support.
  • Own end-to-end execution of MV Drive projects from order entry to delivery and site support.
  • Translate customer requirements into compliant technical solutions, integrating CD&E and applicable standards.
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to resolve technical queries related to MV VFD designs and specifications.
  • Collaborate with design teams to develop schematics, layouts, and bills of materials for customer-specific solutions.
  • Drive cross-functional coordination to meet project goals for quality, cost, schedule, and compliance.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring timely closure and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with manufacturing to address and resolve production-related challenges.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation in line with company standards.
  • Provide post-delivery technical support to ensure customer satisfaction.

Travel: Occasional travel to customer sites to support commissioning or other service activities

What qualifications will make you successful?
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical engineering is required.
  • 5 + years of successful and pertinent experience with MV drives &/or MV switchgear.
  • Familiarity with basic electrical standards including NEC, UL-347A, UL-347.
  • Experience with Computer Aided Drafting software (AutoCad, ProEngineer, Solidworks).
  • Ability to effectively design and document drive assemblies given basic conceptual information
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Excellent problem resolution skills
  • Ability to positively interact with marketing and manufacturing personnel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Bring your technical leadership to a team that values innovation and impact - apply today!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: 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. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through 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. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
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