Senior Application Engineer

Schneider Electric • Kenosha, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will travel to local customer sites within the geographical region with expected overnight potential of up to 50% for periods of time. U.S. Citizenship is Required - Candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials as required. The types of clearances could include, but are not limited to, Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, and more.

Focus on the installation, upgrading and deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS). Customer-facing position - the successful candidate must work well in a team environment and will interface directly with contractors and end-users daily. Responsibilities for this position include performing software installation, customization, and start-up services; start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment; device communications; and providing customer training for the commissioned system. Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements. Configuring and commissioning Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware. Performing start-up services and system troubleshooting. Documenting the as-built system. Daily commuting to customer sites is required. The majority of travel is domestic with occasional international opportunities. Shift work is possible with this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on control systems, Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electrical fundamentals as well as with electrical equipment.
• Ability to technically troubleshoot network communications (IP Addresses and being able to find devices on a network).
• Ability to interpret contract specifications and electrical (or mechanical) drawings.
• Willingness to travel both regionally as well as out of state as needed.
• Stable work history.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a group setting.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• U.S. Citizenship is Required - Candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials as required. The types of clearances could include, but are not limited to, Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, and more.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to Electrical Power Monitoring Systems; Building Automation Systems, Systems Integration, and/or Energy Management Systems.
• Experience working around electrical equipment such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, etc.
• Thorough understanding of power generation, power distribution, and power quality concepts.
• Good understanding of industry-standard communication protocols with an emphasis on Modbus, IEC 61850, and BACnet.
• Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware.
• Knowledgeable in computer programming languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Python, etc.), databases (SQL), and HTML development.
• HMI configuration experience, including graphical screen development.
• Direct experience with Schneider Electric proprietary software such as Power Monitoring Expert, Power SCADA Expert, and Wonderware.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the installation, upgrading and deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
• Performing software installation, customization, and start-up services.
• Start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment.
• Device communications.
• Providing customer training for the commissioned system.
• Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements.
• Configuring and commissioning Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware.
• Performing start-up services and system troubleshooting.
• Documenting the as-built system.

Benefits

• The company offers a great culture to support business success.
• Schneider Electric values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture.
• IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork.
• Opportunity to contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions.
• Opportunity to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
• Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.
• Schneider Electric upholds the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
• Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity.

What This Job Offers

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