ROLE: Application Engineer - Electrical

LOCATION: Bangalore

TEAM: Global Technology Alliance

COMPANY:

Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.
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-135, 000+ employees
-100+ countries
-27.2B Euro in revenue (FY2019)

TEAM:

Global Technology Alliance (GTA) is an order engineering team working in collaboration within Schneider electric manufacturing plants in NAM

Senior Application Engineer- Order Engineering Team

This position is accountable for, but not limited to:

• This position is responsible for the interpretation of customer specifications, drawings, and power system requirements as they apply to MV/LV Switchgear.

• Interfaces with field sales, customers, development, manufacturing, order services and materials during order
cycle process.

• This position includes engineering support for quick resolution of questions and issues regarding MV/LV Switchgear manufacturing assembly and test.

• Design of control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish automated transfer operations.

• Creation of electrical one line, elevation drawing, schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD.

• Design of ground fault protective schemes, including those involving multiple sources.

• Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to suit the application.

• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces.

• Exercises judgments within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.

• Detailed knowledge of principles of electrical engineering so able to assess feasibility of design options.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of industrial standards, quality and safety requirements.

• Ensures assignments are within design, budget and schedule limitations.

• Communicates project concerns and suggestions, both verbally and in writing, with the Project Manager and Engineering Manager. Email is the method for written form and tracking.

• Participates as needed in proposal acceptance reviews, offering acceptance or recommendations for improvement on the systems engineering scope of work and labor hours estimated on the proposed project.

• Provide virtual technical support for shop floor for the orders engineered.

• Take up stretched assignments as and when needed.

• Should be able to work on Shift- Flexible timings support United states SE-shop floor

• Should be capable of working on multiple products on requirement.

• Should be capable of training the team members.

• Should be capable of assigning the projects based on the availability and complexity.

• Minimal travel may be required.

Required Competencies:

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering knowledge.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and assemblies.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills.

• Excellent problem resolution skills.

• Knowledge of low voltage switchboard / switchgear design, installation, and use.

• Knowledge of IS/IEC/UL/ANSI/UBC/CBC/SEISMIC codes & standards governing the installation and use of low voltage switchboards / switchgear. Knowledge on UL1558 & UL891 is added advantage.

• Ability to interpret basic front elevation, one-line, and schematic drawings.

• To work in a virtual environment. (without seeing the product physically, as Manufacturing Plants are in North America).

• Should be team player and be able to work in a multicultural team.

• Good interpersonal and customer relation skills.

• Hands on experience with Eplan, Auto cad, PLCs circuit and Simulation software.

Preferred Competencies:

• Knowledge of low voltage switchboard / switchgear design, installation, and Application

• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLCs (auto-throwover schemes).

• Experience using AutoCAD-2012/2016.

• Familiarity with ANSI Relays (ANSI numbering of relays & their application) and relay auto-throwover schemes.

• Experience with Modbus communications, utility metering, and circuit monitoring applications.

• Experience working with field sales, consulting engineers, distributors, and installation contractors.

• Excellent ability to troubleshoot electrical control, ground fault, and interlocking schemes.

• Experience working in an manufacturing environment.

Behavioral Competencies:

• To be professional and ethical at all times. Exhibit a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace.

• To be Passionate, Open and Respectful, Straightforward in one's dealing and act with Integrity, to be Effective and deliver high performance and be pragmatic and fast.

Preferred Competencies:

• Knowledge of low voltage switchboard / switchgear tendering, design, installation, and Application

• Experience using AutoCAD.

• Familiarity with Relays & Its function.

• Knowledge on UL standards (UL 845, UL 508, UL 1558, UL891) is added advantage.

Qualifications

Qualification & Experience:

BE/B.Tech/ Masters in Electrical Engineering along with 4 to 8 years of experience in the
manufacture or design of electrical distribution equipment. Inter-personal skills are also essential in order to maintain the strong team atmosphere that currently exists within our group..

Schedule: Full-time
Req: 008RU0