System Application Engineer

Schneider Electric • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Join our dynamic team as an System Application Engineer and be at the forefront of technical innovation! We're looking for a talented individual who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and customer solutions. This role combines field-based commissioning work with software programming and is well-suited for someone early in their controls or BAS career. When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! 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. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and control concepts
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, including components, sequences, and operation
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve system issues
• Familiarity with networking concepts (IP addressing, controllers, communication protocols, etc.)
• Experience with or exposure to controls programming (minimal to moderate development and modification)
• Ability to follow established standards and procedures
• Willingness to learn from senior engineers and field personnel
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a project team
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Programming and configuring Building Automation Systems (BAS) using function block logic, scripting, and graphics
• Creating intuitive graphical user interfaces for BAS systems
• Visiting job sites to support startup, checkout, commissioning, and systems programming activities
• Validating, troubleshooting, and documenting point‑to‑point checkout of field devices, controllers, and equipment
• Following established software development, communication, and documentation standards
• Clearly communicating project status, challenges, and solutions to team members and stakeholders
• Interpreting written sequences of operation developed by Project Engineering and converting them into controller code
• Collaborating with internal project teams and contractor partners to ensure successful system commissioning
• Delivering customer or internal training, either on-site or at a company training center, as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees