Schneider Electric North America
Principal Electrical Engineer - Central Engineering
Schneider Electric North America, Mount Juliet, Tennessee, United States, 37122
We are looking for a talented and passionate internal electrical engineer to become part of our team. This role will be within Central Engineering, focusing on Power systems. The chosen candidate will help engineer customized low voltage and medium voltage equipment. The ideal candidate is well‑versed in engineering of low voltage and/or medium voltage ETO equipment.
What will you do?
Design electrical systems and components.
Develop and test prototypes.
Collaborate with the engineering team.
Troubleshoot electrical issues.
Provide technical support to team members.
Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Examine all customer‑supplied documents, including technical specifications, customer one‑liners, and other materials, to develop effective and harmonized solutions provided by Schneider Electric.
Conduct thorough order reviews as necessary to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications, technical requirements, and company standards. This step helps to identify any potential issues or discrepancies early on in the process.
Create all engineering documents—drawings, one‑line, foundation drawings, wire list, and bill of material—for customer approval.
Coordinate with plant engineering teams for smoother execution of the projects.
Coordinate and support all production issues for timely delivery to the customer.
What skills will you need to be successful in this role?
Be an outgoing and energetic professional who thinks strategically and creatively.
Strive for value‑added solutions and identify quick wins (agile thinking).
Be well organized and a self‑starter who works well with people.
Have strong knowledge of electrical concepts around Schneider Electric’s ETO equipment.
Possess advanced technical experience within the ETO product portfolio.
Have proficiency with Schneider Electric engineering tools such as Order Editor, PM, See Electrical, ACE, and ACE Test.
Be willing to travel at least 25% domestically and internationally.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
Bachelor’s in electrical engineering; master’s is preferred.
Experience designing control schemes and utilizing PLCs and/or relays.
Experience in creating, testing, and troubleshooting electrical schemes.
Experience with Modbus communications, utility metering, and circuit monitoring applications.
Familiarity with Modbus, TCP/IP protocols, RS‑485, Ethernet, and other third‑party interfaces.
Candidate Application You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Company Culture & Impact 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—start 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!
€36 billion global revenue +13% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries #1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations
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.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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What will you do?
Design electrical systems and components.
Develop and test prototypes.
Collaborate with the engineering team.
Troubleshoot electrical issues.
Provide technical support to team members.
Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Examine all customer‑supplied documents, including technical specifications, customer one‑liners, and other materials, to develop effective and harmonized solutions provided by Schneider Electric.
Conduct thorough order reviews as necessary to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications, technical requirements, and company standards. This step helps to identify any potential issues or discrepancies early on in the process.
Create all engineering documents—drawings, one‑line, foundation drawings, wire list, and bill of material—for customer approval.
Coordinate with plant engineering teams for smoother execution of the projects.
Coordinate and support all production issues for timely delivery to the customer.
What skills will you need to be successful in this role?
Be an outgoing and energetic professional who thinks strategically and creatively.
Strive for value‑added solutions and identify quick wins (agile thinking).
Be well organized and a self‑starter who works well with people.
Have strong knowledge of electrical concepts around Schneider Electric’s ETO equipment.
Possess advanced technical experience within the ETO product portfolio.
Have proficiency with Schneider Electric engineering tools such as Order Editor, PM, See Electrical, ACE, and ACE Test.
Be willing to travel at least 25% domestically and internationally.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
Bachelor’s in electrical engineering; master’s is preferred.
Experience designing control schemes and utilizing PLCs and/or relays.
Experience in creating, testing, and troubleshooting electrical schemes.
Experience with Modbus communications, utility metering, and circuit monitoring applications.
Familiarity with Modbus, TCP/IP protocols, RS‑485, Ethernet, and other third‑party interfaces.
Candidate Application You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Company Culture & Impact 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—start 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!
€36 billion global revenue +13% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries #1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations
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.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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