Schneider Electric

Hardware Design Engineer

Schneider Electric$68K — $102K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required
  • 3+ years' experience in HVAC, security, or building control systems
  • Intermediate knowledge of Schneider Electric's software applications
  • Strong technical background in engineering sales or application engineering
  • Excellent analytical skills for translating technical requirements into solutions
  • Outstanding communication skills to present technical concepts effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead design efforts on medium to large projects through full cycle design phases
  • Attend customer and coordination meetings independently, reporting back to the project manager
  • Provide financial summaries for project performance against budget
  • Interpret contract drawing anomalies and communicate needed changes
  • Attend sales to operations turnover meetings, representing the engineering team
  • Identify opportunities for equipment substitutions and generate requests
  • Review change orders and incorporate them into design packages
  • Coordinate with Global Engineering Center for remote engineering delivery
  • Convert site audits into submittals
  • Use Design 360, Prometheus, and other engineering tools effectively

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid family leave
  • 401(k) plan with match
  • 15 days of paid time off per year
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Well-being and recognition programs
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock
  • Military leave benefits
Full Job Description
Join our dynamic team in San Leandro, CA as an Hardware Design Engineer Professional and be at the forefront of technical innovation! We're seeking a talented individual who can bridge the gap between complex engineering solutions and customer needs, while driving business growth through technical expertise.

What will you do?

This position is responsible for providing high quality engineering designs per specifications, standards, budgets and schedules, as well as participating on a team to design, install and service building automation control.

Responsibilities:
  • Become the lead design engineer on medium to large projects and complete tasks through the full cycle design phase so submittals are ready for construction.
  • Gain industry exposure by attending customer & coordination related meetings independently. Report back to the PM with action items and any additional deliverables that result from the meeting. See that these items are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.
  • Ability to provide a financial summary of equipment in project to project manager to predict performance of project against budget.
  • Ability to interpret anomalies or deficiencies in contract drawings and drive engineering process forward through RFI submission or communication with customers, consultants, and other trades.
  • Attend sales to operations turnover meetings with Project Manager and represent team without assistance from Engineering Manager.
  • Identify the opportunity to substitute specified field devices with SE preferred field devices and generate a substitution request to submit to Engineer on Record.
  • Basic understanding of ASHRAE HVAC standards and adapt ASHRAE standards in design when ever possible
  • Able to review change orders and incorporate changes into design packages.
  • Expand application knowledge and apply alternate solutions for cost savings opportunities. Value engineering.
  • Coordinate activity with Global Engineering Center for remote engineering delivery.
  • Ability to coordinate within BIM models and project BIM team.
  • Capability to convert site audits and walk-throughs into submittals.
  • Proficiency in the usage of Design 360 and Prometheus apps and any other applicable engineering tools.


What will make you successful:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required
  • Must have 3+ years' experience in the industry and has intermediate knowledge of HVAC, security, or other building or electronic control systems or Schneider Electric's software applications.
  • Strong technical background with proven experience in engineering sales or application engineering
  • Deep understanding of system architectures, best practices, and industry standards
  • Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical solutions
  • Outstanding communication abilities to effectively present technical concepts to diverse audiences

Who do I report to?

This employee typically works under daily supervision of an Engineering Manager and reports into an Engineering Manager.

What will make you successful:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required
  • Must have 3+ years' experience in the industry and has intermediate knowledge of HVAC, security, or other building or electronic control systems or Schneider Electric's software applications.
  • Strong technical background with proven experience in engineering sales or application engineering
  • Deep understanding of system architectures, best practices, and industry standards
  • Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical solutions
  • Outstanding communication abilities to effectively present technical concepts to diverse audiences

Who do I report to?

This employee typically works under daily supervision of an Engineering Manager and reports into an Engineering Manager.

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 compensation range is $68,000 - $102,000 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.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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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