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This position is within Center of Excellence (CoE) in CTO North America Organization and is responsible to provide Power Electronics Hardware expertise to wider organization. The candidate will interact with multiple teams in different Business units and expertise teams with high level of expertise and knowledge in power systems and electrical distribution design. He or she will lead and drive the innovation and technical work package within the organization covering Power Conversion Units (modules or equipment for AC and DC applications) and Power Protection Units (e.g. Solid State/Hybrid Circuit Breakers) from topology and devices to safety, and standards. What will you do? You will work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. You will drive and manage the studies and investigations within the streams and projects with a global mandate. He or she will be very active with external partners and will drive innovation with Labs and Consortiums. The mission Include all activities where Power Electronics Hardware expertise is needed. Main focus is expected to be on new design and innovative applications. The candidate will: deliver elements of given design using established processes and best practices architect offers/subsystems from Technical Specifications to meet Customer Values expectations develop a strong expertise in Power Electronics Hardware, in order to reinforce our technical leadership. Lead within our organization and behave as a thought leader with good understanding of the customer processes, impacting business and customer. Key Responsibilities Actively contributes to Technical Excellence. Influences the Technical Direction on Power Electronics Hardware in anticipation of offer creation and also influences bricks, platforms or methods across the organization Has an important impact on Schneider Electric business, offers and technologies. Is a renowned professional within the company and a Business Unit Leads or contributes to system design, component selection, circuit design Employs simulation tools to model and analyze circuits for various performance criteria. Supports testing/validation efforts as necessary. Works closely with cross-functional team of product owners, control/firmware engineers and electro-mechanical engineers to ensure overall system approach The candidate should master the strategic technology domain (Power Electronics), actively develop and deploy related innovation and expertise to offers (research, platforming, standardization, trends, partnership, intellectual property, reference documents). hold a deep knowledge of Customer processes and of our offers, to support technical interactions with end-customers and solving of offer issues. Regularly provide paper, blog or conference-material to contribute to the promotion of Strategy. Regularly contribute to an international and multi-organization technical community and beyond a cross-functions (marketing, sales...) network. Contribute actively to development, sharing and capitalization of knowledge and know-how Profile of the Candidate: The position requires a certain autonomy with a leading spirit to work in advanced research topics where the critical thinking is a key success factor. These soft skills are important in addition to the required expertise in one or multiple electrical fields: Education: PhD (Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics emphasis) and seniority level are valuable. Candidates with less educational qualifications could be considered based on their level of proven expertise in the industry. Expertise in power electronics, different topologies and design is required. An experience of at least 10 years in this fields is important: experience in power electronics Product Design Engineering work focused on designing and developing electronic component, products, or systems including: Applying electrical/electronic engineering principles to develop electronic circuitry and components (e.g. semiconductor devices, magnetics, etc.) Designing and developing electronic systems and equipment May also be involved with designing/developing product/component specific manufacturing production processes and equipment Experience in designing power conversion systems in LV (less than 1000V, 3phase) environment with power ratings from 50kVA to several MVA. Experience or understanding in design of Solid State Circuit Breakers and MV power electronics (e.g. Solid State Transformers) a plus. Experience using various simulation tools (e.g. Matlab/Simulink) for power electronics circuit design. Knowledge of the applicable standards Any application knowledge is an added value Soft Skills: Self-motivated Innovator Collaborator Able to propose decisions with partial information Influence through technical expertise Presentation skills What's in it for me? Work on innovative products that push the boundaries of technology Lead technical strategy and mentor engineers in a collaborative, growth-focused environment High visibility role with direct impact on product success and organizational direction Flexible work arrangements that support your professional and personal goals Bring your hardware design expertise 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 142,400 - USD 213,600 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, 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! €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. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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