Schneider Electric

Electronics Hardware, Design Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in electronics hardware design and product development.
  • Strong expertise in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design.
  • Experience with PCB design and layout review processes.
  • Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and RF design principles.
  • Experience using simulation and analysis tools for circuit modeling.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electronic hardware systems including analog, digital, and RF circuitry.
  • Create and maintain detailed hardware documentation such as schematics and bills of materials.
  • Ensure compliance with signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC requirements throughout development.
  • Lead prototyping, debugging, and troubleshooting of hardware systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and product development.
  • Participate in design reviews and technical decision-making processes.
  • Support manufacturing teams by optimizing designs for cost and quality.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and families.
  • Flexible work arrangements and 15 days of paid time off each year.
  • Opportunities for professional development through global programs and learning platforms.
  • Collaborative workplace encouraging recognition and inclusivity.
  • Voluntary leave options for community service and military service.
Full Job Description
What will you do?

As an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer, you will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for the design, development, and validation of advanced electronic hardware solutions that support Schneider Electric's commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. You will leverage your expertise in electronic circuit design, PCB development, signal integrity, power management, and RF technologies to deliver robust, high-performing products that meet customer and market needs.

In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, systems, manufacturing, quality, and mechanical engineering to ensure successful product development from concept through production. You will apply advanced engineering methodologies, simulation tools, prototyping techniques, and best practices to create innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

As a senior-level technical professional, you will provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, support design reviews, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop electronic hardware systems, including analog, digital, mixed-signal, power management, and RF circuitry.
  • Create and maintain detailed hardware documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, design specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering change documentation.
  • Ensure signal integrity, power integrity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and RF performance throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Perform circuit simulation, modeling, analysis, and validation using industry-standard engineering tools.
  • Lead hardware prototyping, bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis activities.
  • Collaborate with software, firmware, systems, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
  • Participate in architecture development, design reviews, risk assessments, and technical decision-making processes.
  • Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance.
  • Support manufacturing and industrialization teams by optimizing designs for cost, quality, manufacturability, and scalability.
  • Investigate product issues identified during development, testing, production, or field deployment and implement corrective actions.
  • Stay informed of emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in electronics hardware design.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers by providing technical guidance, reviewing design work, and supporting professional development.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards, and best practices across the organization.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in electronics hardware design and product development.
  • Strong expertise in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design.
  • Experience with PCB design, layout review, and hardware development processes.
  • Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI mitigation, and RF design principles.
  • Experience using simulation, modeling, and schematic capture tools.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global engineering environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience with RF communication systems and wireless technologies.
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as UL, IEC, FCC, CE, and related regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), risk assessments, and reliability engineering.
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) and configuration management tools.
  • Exposure to industrial automation, energy management, power conversion, or connected products.

What will help you succeed?
  • Strong technical depth combined with practical engineering judgment.
  • Ability to balance innovation, performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability considerations.
  • Self-motivated approach with the ability to prioritize multiple technical initiatives.
  • Collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring others.
  • Commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and advanced hardware solutions.

Bring your hardware design expertise to a team that's ready to innovate with you-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!

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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