Schneider Electric

Senior Technical Support Enginer (Advanced Drives)

Schneider Electric$101K — $152K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in Technical Support or related technical role in industrial automation or variable speed drives.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, control, automation, and drive systems in industrial environments.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Deep understanding of AC drives, motor control systems, and industrial automation principles.
  • Experience with industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced technical support to customers via various communication channels.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to variable frequency drives and automation products.
  • Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for critical issues.
  • Assist customers during startup and commissioning processes.
  • Develop technical knowledge articles and best practices for internal and external use.
  • Act as a technical escalation point for other technical support teams.
  • Identify process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off policies.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and equity ownership opportunities.
  • Career development support through global opportunities and learning platforms.
  • Participation in community service initiatives and volunteer leave options.
Full Job Description
What will you do?

Provide an outstanding, tailored customer experience through every customer interaction. Support activities include technical troubleshooting, product selection, software and firmware guidance, startup and commissioning support, collaboration with Sales, Services, Quality, Product Management, and Global Supply Chain teams.

Serve as a technical subject matter expert for advanced drive systems and applications. Perform complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, laboratory testing, simulations, and validation activities to support customers and internal stakeholders. Partner with Field Services and Engineering teams to resolve critical customer escalations and drive successful outcomes.

Develop and maintain expertise in new products, technologies, industrial communication networks, software platforms, and customer applications. Provide technical leadership through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing within the organization.

Identify business opportunities while supporting customers and collaborate with Sales teams to ensure customers receive complete technical and commercial support.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Provide advanced technical support to customers via phone, email, chat, and remote support sessions.
  • Lead the diagnosis and resolution of complex product, system, and application issues involving variable frequency drives, soft starters, automation products, and associated systems.
  • Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action recommendations for critical customer issues.
  • Support field personnel and customers during startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Generate and maintain technical knowledge articles, troubleshooting guides, and best practices for internal and external use.
  • Act as a technical escalation point for Technical Support Engineers and other support teams.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop junior engineers through formal and informal training sessions.
  • Collaborate with Services, Sales, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to drive issue resolution and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Perform laboratory testing and simulations to validate findings and reproduce customer-reported issues.
  • Identify process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support customer-facing technical presentations, training sessions, and workshops when required.
  • Identify sales opportunities and submit qualified leads to support business growth.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting industrial automation and/or variable speed drive products in Technical Support, Field Services, Commissioning, Applications Engineering, or a related technical role.
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical, control, automation, and drive systems in industrial environments.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, control diagrams, one-line diagrams, and wiring drawings is required.
  • Strong understanding of AC drives, motor control systems, industrial automation, and electrical power distribution.
  • Experience with industrial communication networks and protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT, or similar.
  • Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical investigations with minimal supervision.
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop less experienced engineers.
  • Strong customer focus and passion for solving technical challenges.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to define problems, gather and analyze data, establish facts, and develop technically sound conclusions and recommendations.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites, training centers, or manufacturing facilities as required.

Bring your technical talent to a team that values both expertise and empathy - apply today!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 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.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until 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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