Smart Factory Lead

Schneider Electric • El Paso, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the effective maintenance and sustainability of smart factory equipment and systems, including IIOT devices, standard EcoStruxure systems (LDS/DISS), and emerging innovative technologies. This role involves leading the on-site adoption and utilization of new tools, as well as executing preventative maintenance and initial troubleshooting for smart factory systems. In addition, this position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving technical documentation for processes, systems, and operational standards. This includes creating clear, structured documentation to support system understanding, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer across teams.

Requirements

• Must have excellent natural or corrected vision.
• Ability to lift up to 26 pounds.
• Job cannot be performed alternating sitting and standing.
• Ability to perform continuous repetitive motions with hands and arms.
• Must be capable of working independently using initiative and problems solving skills
• Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.
• Hearing protection is required. Other specialized safety PPE such as face mask, gloves, apron, sleeves, and clothing may also be required.
• Noise level is within normal and acceptable standards for environment.
• Proper use of various hand tools, cutting tools required.
• Improper use of electrical devices could cause injuries and burns. Gloves must be used when handling circuits.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend equipment manuals and specifications.
• Proficiency in SAP, Desired EcoStruxure platforms (DISS, and LDS)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and influence teams without direct reporting authority.
• Minimum of 3.5 years of relevant experience, or a technical certificate, or an associate degree in Systems, Technology, or Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, electrical wiring and desired programming languages.
• Ability to create clear, comprehensive, and well‑structured technical documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of automation and systems integration.
• Familiarity with Poka-yoke/Jidoka and quality fundamentals.
• Ability to contact technical support for troubleshooting specialized machinery or technology equipment

Nice To Haves

• emerging innovative technologies
• emerging innovative technologies

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of team members by following all SE policies.
• Decide, prioritize, and implement manufacturing and maintenance action plans to maintain smart factory systems in their original state.
• Document and create technical writing for new technology projects implemented.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoot equipment based on manuals and specifications.
• Provide input to supervision, engineering, and quality groups regarding efficiency improvements.
• Utilize the LDS system to acknowledge and respond to Andon from the line related to new tech issues or standard EcoStruxure tools.
• Utilize the DISS system to review actions, assign tasks, and close actions to support special projects.
• Responsible for on-site support when new projects are implemented to ensure adoption in parallel with the project leader.
• Establish and maintain current systems, ensuring they are up-to-date and standardized.
• Monitors KPI’s for Safety, Quality, Production, and Quality Systems.
• Provides support to smart factory engineers ‘day to day’ instruction as assigned by Supervisor.
• Trainer for the tools adoptions.
• Generate new technologies documentation for projects implementation.
• Keep LDS, DISS accesses and categories standardized up to date.
• Strong contributor to continuous improvement.
• Drive team to meet daily goals and escalate barriers with support teams.
• Open communication between shifts.
• Performs all responsibilities listed above.
• Drive/participate events in Poka-yoke/Jidoka, Kaizens and Digital days.

Benefits

• 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED