Schneider Electric

Data Center Global Solution Architect

Schneider Electric • $135K — $160K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years in technical roles within critical facilities (design engineering, product/system development, solution architecture)
  • 5+ years of customer-facing technical experience, leading discussions and workshops
  • Strong technical judgment and capability to coordinate expertise across Schneider Electric teams
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 25%
  • English fluency required

Responsibilities

  • Deliver expert technical guidance across Schneider Electric's data center portfolio
  • Lead technical workshops and customer design sessions
  • Collaborate with competency centers and Line of Business experts
  • Influence future data center design and technology adoption
  • Coordinate with Global and Regional Application Centers for alignment
  • Support Account Managers with project proposals and solution scoping
  • Manage technical domains like grid connectivity, UPS, HVAC/chillers, and software
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives leveraging Schneider Electric's digital portfolio

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leaves
  • 12 holidays and 20 days of paid time off per year
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Access to learning platforms like Coursera for skill development
  • Opportunities for global career advancements and mentorship
  • Community support initiatives and volunteer leaves
Full Job Description
About the Role
Join our Cloud & Service Providers (C&SP) segment where you will support strategic global accounts across the full Schneider Electric portfolio-from Grid to Chip and Chip to Chiller. As a trusted pre-sales technical advisor, you will influence architectures, systems, and product selections for data center applications. You will work hands-on with customers early in the design cycle to understand challenges and shape solutions that support the build-out and operation of their facilities. You will also identify potential offer enhancements and collaborate with Line of Business teams to drive innovation and growth.

What You Will Do
  • Deliver expert technical guidance across Schneider Electric's full data center scope
  • Lead technical workshops and customer design sessions
  • Collaborate with competency centers and LoB experts to bring the right technical resources to strategic accounts
  • Influence future data center designs and technology adoption
  • Coordinate with Global and Regional Application Centers to ensure alignment
  • Support Account Managers with project proposals and solution scoping
  • Manage technical domains including grid connectivity, MV/LV systems, UPS, HVAC/chillers, liquid cooling, rack systems, software, and services
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives leveraging Schneider Electric's digital portfolio
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration across Grid, Power, Building, and IT domains

Skills and Capabilities That Drive Success
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
  • Ability to influence technical decisions and align solutions to customer objectives
  • Proven ability to collaborate across large, international organizations and build strong internal networks
  • Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn new technologies


What's In It for You
  • Be part of a rapidly growing global data center segment
  • Work with industry leaders and a high-performing global team
    ...and more!


Reporting Structure

Reports to the Global Director of C&SP Solution Architecture

What qualifications would make you successful?
  • Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years in technical roles within critical facilities (design engineering, product/system development, solution architecture)
  • 5+ years of customer-facing technical experience, with the ability to lead technical discussions and workshops
  • Strong technical judgment with the ability to coordinate expertise across Schneider Electric teams
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 25%
  • English fluency required

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is {{PAY_RANGE}} 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 (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date).

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares (eligibility depends on start date), and 401(k) + match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, initiatives that support youth education, and military leave benefits.

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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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