Power Electronics R&D Manager

Schneider Electric • Raleigh, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and visionary R&D Senior Manager to lead our Power Electronics Protection and Conversion in the North American. This position will be responsible for establishing and scaling a world-class R&D organization, delivering advanced technologies in solid-state protection and power conversion, and strengthening our presence in the North American innovation ecosystem. The role combines strategic leadership, technical depth, and organizational build-up, with strong visibility across global teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics
• 15+ years of experience in power electronics or related domains
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and scaling R&D organizations
• Strong expertise in solid-state protection, power conversion or SST.
• Experience with product incubation, development and industrialization.
• Familiar with government-funded programs is a strong advantage
• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
• Proven ability to lead through complexity and growth
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for innovation and technology leadership

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Power Electronics technology roadmap aligned with global strategy.
• Lead incubation in Solid-State Circuit Breaker (SSCB), Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS), and Power Conversion.
• Ensure effective execution from concept to light industrialization.
• Establish and scale the US R&D team with testing and validation laboratory.
• Build a high-performance, innovation-driven engineering culture.
• Oversee key R&D programs.
• Ensure delivery of technical milestones, quality, and performance targets.
• Build relationships with U.S. government agencies (DOE, ARPA‑E, etc.).
• Lead efforts to secure and manage public funding opportunities.
• Develop strong partnerships with universities, research institutes, and industrial partners.
• Foster strong alignment with global R&D teams across US, Europe, and China.

Benefits

• medical (with member reward points)
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
• flexible work arrangements
• paid family leaves
• well-being programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date)
• your base salary
• short-term incentives or sales incentives
• opportunities to own company shares (eligibility depends on start date)
• 401(k) + match
• ongoing performance and development conversations
• Senior Talent Program
• global career opportunities
• access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors
• learning platforms like Coursera
• project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub
• smart ways to collaborate
• recognition program (including service anniversary)
• sharing your voice in our engagement survey
• volunteer leave
• programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation
• initiatives that support youth education
• military leave benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior