Senior Hardware Power Electronics Engineer
Schneider Electric•Boston, MA
•Remote
About The Position
At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital solutions is a basic human right. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative workplace where talented people can grow and make an impact. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team, working with the design and development of 3‑phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and power converters. You will play a key role throughout the full product lifecycle, contributing to technologically advanced and reliable solutions used globally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical product development
- Strong hands‑on experience with electrical design, laboratory testing, and troubleshooting
- Solid knowledge of electrical components, earthing systems, short‑circuit protection, and applicable codes/standards
- Experience creating electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
- Fluent in English
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 3‑phase UPS electrical design
- Knowledge of EMC design and power system studies (harmonics, arc flash, system balancing)
- Familiarity with UPS safety and performance standards
- Experience using SEE Electrical or similar design tools
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain electrical hardware for 3‑phase UPS and power converter products
- Own electrical specifications, qualification, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and reporting
- Review and ensure quality and compliance of electrical designs
- Specify and qualify electrical components (breakers, fuses, contactors, SCRs, surge protection devices, power cables, etc.)
- Create electrical main circuit diagrams, cable and harness designs, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with global R&D teams, factories, suppliers, and external stakeholders to optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, quality, and efficiency
- Support field failure analysis and root‑cause investigations related to electrical components
- Contribute to design reviews, standard compliance, and continuous product improvements
- Share knowledge, coach colleagues, and drive best practices across the organization.
Benefits
- medical (with member reward points)
- dental
- vision
- basic life insurance
- Benefit Bucks
- flexible work arrangements
- paid family leaves
- well-being programs
- 12 holidays per year
- 15 days of paid time off per year
- competitive pay
- incentives
- company share ownership
- 401(k) with match
- performance discussions
- global opportunities
- the Schneider Career Hub
- learning platforms like Coursera
- volunteer leave
- programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
- youth education initiatives
- military leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
