Senior Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineering

Schneider Electric•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Digital & Automation is responsible for driving advanced manufacturing capabilities within Motivair by Schneider Electric by leading initiatives in digitalization, process optimization, and automation. This role ensures efficient, scalable, and high-quality production of AI infrastructure cooling systems through the deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies, robust quality systems, and automated assembly and testing solutions.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of: Assembly processes and production systems
Strong knowledge of: End-of-line testing and validation methods
Strong knowledge of: Quality systems (ISO-based environments, PFMEA, Control Plans)
Familiarity with: PLC programming, robotics, and industrial automation
Familiarity with: Data analytics tools
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering
Demonstrated experience in digital manufacturing transformation and automation deployment
Strong leadership and project management capabilities
Ability to influence and collaborate across global, cross-functional teams
Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and execution
Effective communication and change management skills
Continuous improvement and innovation mindset aligned with Schneider Electric values

Nice To Haves

Experience with thermal management, HVAC, or liquid cooling systems
Exposure to data center or AI infrastructure manufacturing
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)

Responsibilities

Lead the digitalization of work instructions, transforming manual processes into standardized, interactive digital formats (e.g., MES-integrated solutions)
Develop and deploy digital systems to enhance traceability, operator guidance, and process control
Integrate manufacturing data streams to support real-time visibility and continuous improvement
Lead specification, design, and deployment of automated assembly and testing systems
Evaluate and integrate technologies such as robotics, vision systems, PLC-controlled systems, and smart fixtures
Manage automation-related capital projects from concept, justification, and procurement through installation and commissioning
Ensure compliance with Schneider Electric safety and sustainability standards
Define, implement, and sustain quality control documentation and standards aligned with Schneider Electric quality policies
Ensure end-to-end traceability of production and test data
Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Implement automated systems for test data acquisition, storage, and analysis
Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to define test protocols, acceptance criteria, and validation standards
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to enable data-driven decision-making
Drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability (SQDCS) metrics
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Digital teams
Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians