Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Digital & Automation

Location: Lancaster, NY (USA)

Business Unit: Motivair by Schneider Electric

Position Overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Digital & Automation is responsible for driving advanced manufacturing capabilities within Motivair by Schneider Electric by leading initiatives in digitalization, process optimization, and automation. This role ensures efficient, scalable, and high-quality production of AI infrastructure cooling systems through the deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies, robust quality systems, and automated assembly and testing solutions.

What will you do?

Digital Manufacturing

• Lead the digitalization of work instructions, transforming manual processes into standardized, interactive digital formats (e.g., MES-integrated solutions)
• Develop and deploy digital systems to enhance traceability, operator guidance, and process control
• Integrate manufacturing data streams to support real-time visibility and continuous improvement

Automation & Capital Projects

• Lead specification, design, and deployment of automated assembly and testing systems
• Evaluate and integrate technologies such as robotics, vision systems, PLC-controlled systems, and smart fixtures
• Manage automation-related capital projects from concept, justification, and procurement through installation and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with Schneider Electric safety and sustainability standards

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Define, implement, and sustain quality control documentation and standards aligned with Schneider Electric quality policies
• Ensure end-to-end traceability of production and test data
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

End-of-Line Testing & Data Management

• Implement automated systems for test data acquisition, storage, and analysis
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to define test protocols, acceptance criteria, and validation standards
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to enable data-driven decision-making

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability (SQDCS) metrics
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Digital teams
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians

What are the key skills we are looking for:

• Strong knowledge of:
• Assembly processes and production systems
• End-of-line testing and validation methods
• Quality systems (ISO-based environments, PFMEA, Control Plans)
• Familiarity with:
• PLC programming, robotics, and industrial automation
• Data analytics tools
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles

What qualifications will make you successful:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering
• Demonstrated experience in digital manufacturing transformation and automation deployment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with thermal management, HVAC, or liquid cooling systems
• Exposure to data center or AI infrastructure manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)

Soft Skills & Leadership Expectations

• Strong leadership and project management capabilities
• Ability to influence and collaborate across global, cross-functional teams
• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and execution
• Effective communication and change management skills
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset aligned with Schneider Electric values

Schedule & Travel

• • Full-time, on-site role in Lancaster, NY
  • Up to 10-20% travel may be required to support supplier visits, benchmarking, or other Schneider Electric sites

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 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!

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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