Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Principal Design Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA or Columbia, MO in a hybrid role (2 days a week on-site) to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the "Great Places to Work", by Forbes as "America's Best Employers for Diversity", and by Equileap as the "World's Top 10 in Gender Equality" and by TIME as the "Most Sustainable Company in the World". Be part of a dynamic and supportive team where you'll have the space to learn and grow while working on fascinating and meaningful projects in an exciting and profitable field. Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work/life balance, all within a highly profitable and evolving business with a bright outlook. This is your chance to thrive in an environment that encourages your next career step! You can advance your career and eventually transition into exciting roles in marketing, program management, H& D, or global supply chain just to name a few. Also, you could transition to working in a lab environment, setting you up for future success and growth! If you're looking to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

• Maintain and own the MCCB and ACB offer within NAM - PowerPacT and MasterPact Circuit Breakers
• Lead a team of Electromechanical Project Engineers assigned to support GSC production lines and localization projects

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible to create and review verification and validation plans
• Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys and 8Ds) and tools (e.g. Fishbone Diagram) to solve problems
• Responsible for the validation of FAIRs and Pilot Run reviews
• Actively support Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Plants in North America
• Audit the manufacturing facilities of assigned product family to help ensure product compliance to applicable regulatory standards (e.g. UL, IEC, ANSI)
• Validate bills of materials and CAD drawings of parts and sub-assemblies in accordance with technical specifications, customer expectations, and supply chain constraints
• Execute assigned product design changes - drawings and BOMs according to given technical specifications using dedicated tools (software, database, 2D and 3D CAD system)
• Responsible for engineering analysis activities, including Thermal, Electromagnetic, Dynamical, and Structural, to ensure the adequate performance, quality, and reliability of the product
• Ensure compliance to ratings, product specifications, and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC, and IEC)
• Create and execute verification & validation plans in SE laboratories
• Analyze results and share reports with internal and external customers (with possible support)
• Lead internal and external customer returns analysis
• Lead and execute Circuit Breaker projects, coordinating project scheduling, planning, and safety reviews
• Circuit Breaker production line engineering qualification
• Design offers from technical specifications to meet customer value expectations and quality goals with respect to supply chain constraints
• Interpret test results and synthesize data into technical reports to effectively convey summary and conclusions to the audience (e.g. peers, management, product owners, scrum masters)
• Lead the creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents to reflect product design changes
• Provide mentoring, coaching, instructions/assistance to other senior engineers or functions
• Contribute actively to knowledge and know-how development and sharing

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field or equivalent expertise in electromechanical design in electrical distribution products
• At least 10+ years of relevant experience in electromechanical mass production industries
• Experience in Product Testing and Evaluation Methods (UL/ CSA/NOM/ IEC/ CCC/ ANSI)
• Deep knowledge of circuit breaker products, theory, and application
• AGILE Methodology knowledge and experience
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and 3D CAD Modeling
• Knowledge of first principles of Physics and Engineering Practice
• Metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding processes
• Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly techniques
• Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, manufacturing operations and others)
• Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation
• Demonstrated ability to lead R& D projects
• Travel required ~30% - Travel to NAM GSC Manufacturing Plants (USA and Mexico)

Skills & Abilities

• Teamwork and leadership abilities
• Interpersonal skills (ability to interact with other functions, North America and overseas)
• Motivated self-starter, able to work in parallel on multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferences

• Knowledge of CAE (Ex, Structural, Thermal, Kinematics, etc)
• Master's in science

Benefits

• Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more

Who will you report to?

• Power Products Critical Development Engineering Director

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Schedule: Full-time

Req: 2024-78737

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Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Principal Design Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA or Columbia, MO in a hybrid role (2 days a week on-site) to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the "Great Places to Work", by Forbes as "America's Best Employers for Diversity", and by Equileap as the "World's Top 10 in Gender Equality" and by TIME as the "Most Sustainable Company in the World". Be part of a dynamic and supportive team where you'll have the space to learn and grow while working on fascinating and meaningful projects in an exciting and profitable field. Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work/life balance, all within a highly profitable and evolving business with a bright outlook. This is your chance to thrive in an environment that encourages your next career step! You can advance your career and eventually transition into exciting roles in marketing, program management, H& D, or global supply chain just to name a few. Also, you could transition to working in a lab environment, setting you up for future success and growth! If you're looking to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

• Maintain and own the MCCB and ACB offer within NAM - PowerPacT and MasterPact Circuit Breakers
• Lead a team of Electromechanical Project Engineers assigned to support GSC production lines and localization projects

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible to create and review verification and validation plans
• Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys and 8Ds) and tools (e.g. Fishbone Diagram) to solve problems
• Responsible for the validation of FAIRs and Pilot Run reviews
• Actively support Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Plants in North America
• Audit the manufacturing facilities of assigned product family to help ensure product compliance to applicable regulatory standards (e.g. UL, IEC, ANSI)
• Validate bills of materials and CAD drawings of parts and sub-assemblies in accordance with technical specifications, customer expectations, and supply chain constraints
• Execute assigned product design changes - drawings and BOMs according to given technical specifications using dedicated tools (software, database, 2D and 3D CAD system)
• Responsible for engineering analysis activities, including Thermal, Electromagnetic, Dynamical, and Structural, to ensure the adequate performance, quality, and reliability of the product
• Ensure compliance to ratings, product specifications, and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC, and IEC)
• Create and execute verification & validation plans in SE laboratories
• Analyze results and share reports with internal and external customers (with possible support)
• Lead internal and external customer returns analysis
• Lead and execute Circuit Breaker projects, coordinating project scheduling, planning, and safety reviews
• Circuit Breaker production line engineering qualification
• Design offers from technical specifications to meet customer value expectations and quality goals with respect to supply chain constraints
• Interpret test results and synthesize data into technical reports to effectively convey summary and conclusions to the audience (e.g. peers, management, product owners, scrum masters)
• Lead the creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents to reflect product design changes
• Provide mentoring, coaching, instructions/assistance to other senior engineers or functions
• Contribute actively to knowledge and know-how development and sharing

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field or equivalent expertise in electromechanical design in electrical distribution products
• At least 10+ years of relevant experience in electromechanical mass production industries
• Experience in Product Testing and Evaluation Methods (UL/ CSA/NOM/ IEC/ CCC/ ANSI)
• Deep knowledge of circuit breaker products, theory, and application
• AGILE Methodology knowledge and experience
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and 3D CAD Modeling
• Knowledge of first principles of Physics and Engineering Practice
• Metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding processes
• Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly techniques
• Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, manufacturing operations and others)
• Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation
• Demonstrated ability to lead R& D projects
• Travel required ~30% - Travel to NAM GSC Manufacturing Plants (USA and Mexico)

Skills & Abilities

• Teamwork and leadership abilities
• Interpersonal skills (ability to interact with other functions, North America and overseas)
• Motivated self-starter, able to work in parallel on multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferences

• Knowledge of CAE (Ex, Structural, Thermal, Kinematics, etc)
• Master's in science

Who will you report to?

• Power Products Critical Development Engineering Director

Schedule: Full-time

Req: 2024-78737

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