Engineer II

Schneider Electric•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity available for an Engineer II (Continuous Engineering) for our Power Products division. You will work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Glassdoor as “Best Places To Work” and by TIME as the #1 “Most Sustainable Company in the World.” We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer II for our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Design Center to support the maintenance and optimization of the Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) portfolio, with knowledge of the UL 489 standard.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or related field, or equivalent expertise in electromechanical design.
Typically, 3-5 years of relevant experience in electromechanical product design, product maintenance, testing, or mass-production industries.
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings; Creo experience is preferred.
Experience supporting product testing and evaluation against applicable requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, IEC, CCC, or ANSI).
Applied knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the ability to use them to solve routine and non-routine technical problems.
Familiarity with metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding, springs, fasteners, and related manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) techniques.
Ability to travel to North American manufacturing plants in the United States and Mexico as required.
Collaborative teamwork skills and the ability to contribute effectively within cross-functional teams.
Critical thinking, structured problem solving, a hands-on mindset, and a proactive approach.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with local, North American, and global functions.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across Design Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, and other functions.
Ability to communicate technical recommendations, build alignment, and constructively influence decisions.
Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt, problem-solving, or quality-methodology training is a plus.
Circuit Breaker or low-voltage electrical distribution product experience is a plus.
Exposure to computer-aided engineering tools, such as structural, thermal, or kinematic analysis, is a plus.
Training or experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: strength of materials, tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, dynamic or kinematic analysis, thermal or magnetic behavior, heat transfer, or statistical analysis of test data.

Responsibilities

Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys) and tools (e.g., Fishbone Diagram) to investigate and resolve product and manufacturing issues.
Create and execute verification and validation of test plans in Schneider Electric laboratories, with general guidance for complex activities.
Perform engineering analysis by interpreting thermal, electromagnetic, dynamic, and structural test results to evaluate product performance, quality, and reliability.
Support compliance with product ratings, specifications, and applicable standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC, and IEC).
Synthesize data into clear technical reports that communicate methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations to peers and stakeholders.
Execute assigned Circuit Breaker projects and work packages to maintain and optimize the product offer. Track activities, identify risks, and communicate status to internal stakeholders.
Execute assigned product design changes, including drawings and bills of materials (BOMs), according to approved technical specifications using engineering software, databases, and 2D/3D CAD systems.
Develop design solutions from technical specifications to meet customer expectations, quality goals, cost targets, and supply chain constraints.
Support North American Global Supply Chain manufacturing plants with technical investigations and product compliance activities for the assigned product family (e.g., UL 489, IEC, and ANSI).
Prepare and support the technical review of deliverables such as PPAP documentation and pilot-run results.
Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to address quality, performance, cost, and productivity objectives.
Create and update Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and related risk documentation to reflect product design changes.
Provide technical assistance and share knowledge with peers, manufacturing, quality, and other partner functions.
Support customer return analysis, root-cause identification, corrective actions, and documentation of findings.
Contribute to user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, technical data, and product markings.