We are looking for an experienced and visionary R&D Senior Manager to lead our Power Electronics Protection and Conversion in the North American. This position will be responsible for establishing and scaling a world-class R&D organization, delivering advanced technologies in solid-state protection and power conversion, and strengthening our presence in the North American innovation ecosystem. The role combines strategic leadership, technical depth, and organizational build-up, with strong visibility across global teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and drive the Power Electronics technology roadmap aligned with global strategy. Lead incubation in Solid-State Circuit Breaker (SSCB), Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS), and Power Conversion. Ensure effective execution from concept to light industrialization.
• Organization & Capability Building: Establish and scale the US R&D team with testing and validation laboratory. Build a high-performance, innovation-driven engineering culture.
• Program Leadership: Oversee key R&D programs. Ensure delivery of technical milestones, quality, and performance targets.
• Government Funding: Build relationships with U.S. government agencies (DOE, ARPA-E, etc.). Lead efforts to secure and manage public funding opportunities.
• Ecosystem & Partnerships: Develop strong partnerships with universities, research institutes, and industrial partners.
• Global Collaboration: Foster strong alignment with global R&D teams across US, Europe, and China.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics
• 15+ years of experience in power electronics or related domains
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and scaling R&D organizations
• Strong expertise in solid-state protection, power conversion or SST.
• Experience with product incubation, development and industrialization.
• Familiar with government-funded programs is a strong advantage

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
• Proven ability to lead through complexity and growth
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for innovation and technology leadership

Ready to lead innovation and drive meaningful change? Apply today!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 168,800 - USD 253,200 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 (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.