Senior Power Research Architect
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. graduate (recent or experienced) to join our R&D organization and help define the future of resilient, intelligent, and sustainable new electrical distribution systems. This role sits at the intersection of power electronics, energy infrastructure modernization, AI-enabled energy management, coordination & protection, grid interactions and resilience. The successful candidate will conduct advanced research, develop intellectual property, collaborate with university research institutes and industry partners, and translate breakthrough concepts into technologies that can be deployed in critical infrastructure, data centers, microgrids, industrial facilities, and new electrical distribution systems. You will work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Glassdoor as the 11th spot on the “Best Place To Work” and by TIME as the “Most Sustainable Company in the World.”
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Systems and Controls Engineering or a related technical field. Candidates with less educational qualifications could be considered based on their level of proven expertise in the industry.
- Strong research records demonstrated through publications, patents, or dissertation work.
- Knowledge in one or more of the following: Power electronics, Power systems, Microgrids, Power conversion, Power protection, System & controls, Grid integration, Energy management systems
- Experience using various simulation tools (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, PSCAD) for power electronics circuit design and power system analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with relevant IEEE, IEC, UL, NEMA, and NFPA standards is a plus.
- Self-motivated
- Innovator
- Collaborator
- Able to propose decisions with partial information
- Influence through technical expertise
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Passion for innovation and energy technologies
Responsibilities
- Conduct original research and develop technology roadmaps for future energy systems.
- Partner with local college institutions for R&D projects
- Publish research findings in leading journals, conferences, and white papers.
- Invent, patent, prototype and support field deployment of innovative technologies.
- Build simulation models and experimental platforms.
- Collaborate with university research institutes, national laboratories, and industry partners.
- Translate research concepts into deployable products and solutions.
- Present technical findings to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to strategic research initiatives aligned with Schneider Electric's innovation agenda.
- Ensure alignment with Schneider Electric processes, procedures, and best practices.
- Contribute actively to development, sharing and capitalization of knowledge and know-how.
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
- recognition
- sharing your voice
- 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
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
