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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Design Reliability & Safety Engineer to join our global team of DfSR (Design for Safety and Reliability) experts. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in reliability engineering, passionate about embedding safety, robustness, and reliability into product design across multiple squads and business units.

Key Responsibilities

As a DfSR Practitioner, you will:

• Lead the deployment of Design for Reliability and Robustness (DfSR) processes, tools, and software across multiple product squads.
• Champion the integration of safety and reliability principles into design practices, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Assess critical design elements and develop risk assessment plans focused on safety, robustness, and reliability.
• Coach and guide teams in executing DfSR plans and reporting outcomes to ensure compliance with the highest standards.
• Train and mentor design engineers in DfSR methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and capability building.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering. Advanced degrees in Reliability Engineering are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or quality roles, with a strong focus on Design for Reliability (DfSS, DfSR), power systems, electronics, or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in ReliaSoft tools and experience in Agile product development environments.
• Strong customer orientation and application knowledge.
• Excellent intercultural communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mobilize cross-functional teams and lead initiatives.
• Preferred certifications:
• DFSS Black Belt
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
• Experience with P-diagram-driven DFMEA development is highly desirable.
• Coaching and project management experience is a strong advantage.

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Lean & Six Sigma Expertise: Deep practical application (e.g., VSM, Kaizen, Black Belt).
• Process Standardization: Ability to design, document, and implement SOPs.
• Digital Transformation: Strong grasp of Industry 4.0 (IoT, AI/ML, MES, ERP, automation).
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Expert in KPIs, data analysis, and visualization.
• Cost Management: Skilled in cost analysis and building business cases.
• Influencing & Stakeholder Management: Excellent at gaining buy-in across all levels.
• Change Management: Leads organizational change, addresses resistance effectively.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Builds and motivates high-performing teams.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments. You got it! Here's a concise, bullet-point oriented summary of the ideal Transformation Leader

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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.

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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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

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