What will you do?

Application Engineers (AE) in Schneider Electric are highly motivated and pragmatic individuals who demonstrate excellent communication and relationship skills coupled with deep technical knowledge of the customer process as well as the Schneider Electric offer. They can understand complex problems and can overcome diverse obstacles to develop and realize creative and effective solutions.

This position involves being a member of the technical team for large-scale, high-complexity customer projects used in industrial automation. Our multidisciplinary team develops customized SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) which provide critical safety shutdown solutions to our customers. Our project scopes include front end engineering design, detailed designs, system integrations and customer site support.

The ideal candidate is familiar with systems integration using a variety of technologies. It is not expected that they will have experience with all of them. A motivated and self-driven candidate with basic understanding of engineering fundamentals of electrical circuitry, computer networking and application software.

The Application Engineer works as part of a project team with project managers and other engineers. The AE supports the design effort from inception through development, commissioning, and hand-off to production. AEs use existing designs, standard libraries, and QA/QC tools to meet the customer's specific site requirements within scheduled durations. AEs have the flexibility to make changes during commissioning to ensure the system is returned to production per schedule.

Depending on the projects and skillset, responsibilities may include:

• Custom development, optimization, and deployment of SIS Triconex hardware
• Create, modify, optimize control solutions on projects based on project specifications.
• Design and Develop SIS customized HMI
• Responsible for the development and programming of the control system logic and the functionality of the control system. Uses logic drawings, control narratives and the basis of design documents to contribute to logic development.
• Performs system testing and factory acceptance testing. Supports the factory acceptance test and develops a test document for selected projects as required.
• Commission the systems and troubleshoot any issues
• Attend internal and customer design meetings
• Use QA/QC tools and processes
• Responsible for ensuring cyber security compliance of projects tasks and deliverables

Who will you report to? Duc Nguyen - Engineering Manager

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of PLC system engineering project experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware
• Knowledgeable of one or more computer programming languages like C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java
• Capable of basic electrical and electronic circuitry designs
• Experience in software debugging tasks
• Capable of navigating through application software and applying software tools
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting industry standard communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, and Modbus TCP/IP
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft operating systems and software applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and succeed within a diverse team
• Team oriented, self-motivated, and results driven
• Strong problem solving and detective skills
• Work according to a specified project requirements and commissioning plan while being resourceful and versatile in finding sources of information to solve problems
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality solutions
• Ability to multi-task, handle conflicting priorities, triage issues, and work with the core team when needed

Bring your engineering talent to a team that's ready to invest in your future - apply today!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

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.