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Build the Electronics that power the digital world The opportunity Do you want to shape the electronics hardware behind the next generation of mission-critical power systems? Schneider Electric is expanding its global R&D capability for 3-phase UPS and DC power conversion. We are looking for a Principal Staff, Electronics Hardware Design engineer who can combine deep, hands-on technical expertise with enterprise-level influence. In this high-impact individual-contributor role, your decisions will guide hardware platforms deployed in data centers and other critical-power applications worldwide. You will work from early technology exploration through product realization, helping global teams solve their hardest hardware challenges and turn innovation into robust, manufacturable products. What you will do Shape multi-generation electronics hardware strategy for 3-phase UPS and DC power-conversion platforms. Guide architecture and detailed design of control, sensing, protection, gate-drive, communication and auxiliary-power electronics. Lead critical design reviews, technical trade-offs and root-cause investigations spanning hardware, firmware, systems, electromechanics and verification. Advance design quality through robust analysis, DFMEA, worst-case and stress analysis, design rules, reference designs and reusable engineering assets. Drive innovation with suppliers, universities, laboratories and global R&D teams, creating patents and differentiated technology where appropriate. Mentor engineers and strengthen a global community of electronics-hardware expertise while remaining close to real engineering work. What will make you successful A Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Power Electronics or equivalent expertise. Typically 15+ years in complex electronics-hardware development, with evidence of impact across multiple products, platforms or organizations. Deep knowledge of analogue, mixed-signal and embedded control hardware, schematic design, component engineering, PCB implementation and laboratory validation. Experience with high-power converters, UPS, energy systems, industrial drives or similarly demanding high-reliability products. Strong command of EMC, safety, reliability, derating, thermal and design-for-manufacture considerations. The credibility to influence senior stakeholders, mentor experienced engineers and make sound decisions amid ambiguity. Fluent professional English. Cadence experience and exposure to IGBT or SiC gate-drive systems are strong advantages. Why Schneider Electric? You will join a global technology organization working at the intersection of electrification, digital infrastructure and sustainability. The role offers the scale to influence worldwide product platforms, the depth to remain a practicing technical leader, and the opportunity to help create resilient power architectures for the rapidly evolving data-center market. Ready to make an impact? If you are recognized for both deep electronics-hardware expertise and the ability to turn complex technology into lasting platform impact, we would like to hear from you. Bring your technical leadership to a team that's ready to innovate with you — apply today! At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. 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. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you 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. If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form. 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! €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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