What You Will DoAs a senior technical contributor in the Chief Technology Office (CTO) Data Center of the Future Tech Explore team, you will report to the team leader. You will lead exploration of next-generation data center power architectures, working with Schneider Electric divisions, customers, partners, and universities.
- Translate disruptive trends into power-system requirements and technology-selection criteria
- Develop architectures from the grid interface to the IT load, including MV/LV distribution, UPS, energy storage, power conversion, backup generation, and DC distribution
- Model and simulate load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, transient, harmonic, and stability performance using tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, or MATLAB/Simulink
- Assess how dynamic AI loads affect utilities, generators, UPS, storage, and distribution equipment
- Lead proof-of-concept builds and laboratory or field validation, including test plans and acceptance criteria
- Develop control strategies for load smoothing, peak shaving, ride-through, grid support, and microgrid operation
- Evaluate emerging technologies and suppliers; identify portfolio gaps and incubation opportunities
- Capture results in technical reports, reference designs, white papers, and patents
- Mentor engineers and represent Tech Explore at customer workshops, industry groups, conferences, and standards discussions
What You Bring- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- More than 5 years of experience in power systems, critical facilities, data centers, power conversion, energy storage, or utility systems
- Proven experience developing power architectures, reference designs, or control concepts
- Experience with simulation tools and laboratory or field testing
- Familiarity with North American and international standards for power conversion, electrical safety, energy storage, and utility interconnection
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems, challenge assumptions, and make evidence-based recommendations
- Excellent communication, customer focus, and ability to lead global, matrixed teams without direct authority
- Desirable: PE registration or specialist certification; SESAM Level 1 or 2 for internal candidates
- English fluency required; French, Spanish, or another language is an advantage
Location and TravelFull-time, U.S.-based, with a preference for the Boston, Massachusetts area. Travel within North America and internationally, approximately 20-30%.
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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.
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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.
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