Schneider Electric

Field Security Systems Application Engineer

Schneider Electric$86K — $129K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of related work experience
  • Familiarity with access control, surveillance, and intercom systems
  • Strong knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, or similar software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
  • Understanding of networking and IP concepts
  • Certification in systems like Genetec or Lenel preferred

Responsibilities

  • Program and commission devices and software
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware/software issues
  • Validate hardware and project installations
  • Participate in field audits of installed systems
  • Coordinate with subcontractors on projects
  • Assist in job closeout with final record drawings
  • Develop hardware and software designs for projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid family leave
  • 401(k) plan with matching
  • 12 paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off per year
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock
  • Military leave benefits
Full Job Description
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $86,400 - $129,600 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of 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, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

This position is responsible for designing, installing, servicing and troubleshooting integrated low-voltage systems including access control, surveillance, intercom, network in addition to others. They will also be responsible for programming and configuring multiple different security systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Program and commission devices, equipment and software
  • Diagnosing and troubleshoot hardware and software issues
  • Validate hardware and project installations
  • Participate in field audits of installed systems
  • Coordinate with subcontractors on multiple projects
  • Assists in job close out by providing final record drawings
  • Assist in developing hardware and software designs for the project
  • Engineer hardware/software designs per plans and specifications
  • Review and interpret specifications, drawings and estimates
  • Verify the quality and content of required submittals or project drawings
  • Resolve design issues through RFI's, field surveys and documentation
  • Material selection and procurement
  • Maintain and adhere to standards for estimating and budgeting hardware or software designs
  • Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

EDUCATION:

Four (4) year college degree required or equivalent work experience

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years of related work experience required

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Understanding of access control, surveillance, intrusion detection and intercom systems including software programming and multi-system integration concepts
  • Various security vendor hardware and software knowledge required
  • Strong knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD or other CAD software
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel and Access
  • Strong knowledge of networking and IP concepts
  • Strong basic math skills
  • Knowledge of tool usage including multi-meter a plus
  • Strong project documentation concepts
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple
  • demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to manage resource procurement and utilization.


Preferably this experienced candidate is certified in one of the following systems: Genetec, Lenel, Amag, Milestone, and/or Salient.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

The work is mostly sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, while on job sites individuals may have to move over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy to light items. Transporting items such as a laptop computer, tools, and luggage; driving an automobile, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Employees may work in different environments while on various job sites.

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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