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Schneider Electric USA, Inc

Application Design Engineer (Finance)

What will you do?

The Application Design Engineer will support the regional development of libraries, debugging, testing, and pre-sales customer-facing Architects. This role involves working with Schneider Electric's Next Generation Automation Platform, EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE).

The ideal candidate should understand IEC61499 and other event-driven programming languages.

Position Summary:

Support country sales teams to win more business on EAE.
Assist customers throughout their project development cycle using EAE.
Demonstrate EAE features and functionality to customers.
Conduct workshops to promote EAE features and ensure customers can design, organize, and execute code on EAE.
Implement and test customer architectures to demonstrate performance and reduce risks.
Develop key library elements (CATs) to support customer projects.
Guide customers through the implementation phase.
Maintain a feedback loop with the global EAE development team.
Train and support System Integrators in the region.

Ideal Candidate:

Self-motivated and driven with a "must win" mindset.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a matrix organization.
Capable of influencing and motivating individuals to achieve shared KPIs.
Early adopter with technical intensity to drive sales growth.
Commercial acumen to understand the role of technical teams in the sales cycle.

Travel: Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Hybrid role: In-office presence required at least four days a week as you will be working in the lab.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with commercial teams to achieve goals (orders, volume, project profiles).
Manage customer satisfaction through all project phases.
Report KPIs to the global team (data, dashboard, risks, enhancements, bugs).

Role Details:

Demos on EAE:
- Build and maintain a demo area (HW and SW).
- Personalize UVP/storytelling to customer use-cases.
- Handle Q&A and provide application examples.
Workshops:
- Host application-specific training.
- Apply design guidelines to ensure correct project execution.
- Define code structure and assess challenges.
System Architectures:
- Draw, implement, and test architectures relative to customer applications.
- Present outcomes to customers to reduce risks.
- Develop specific libraries to simplify customer use.
- Manage library development and verify solution performance.
Project Execution and Support:
- Support customers and System Integrators on EAE projects.
- Ensure customer satisfaction, including commercial relationships.
- Document processes and changes during customer engagement.
- Create use cases and success stories from projects.
- Share knowledge and best practices.

What's in it for you?

Cutting-Edge Technology Exposure

Work hands-on with EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE), Schneider Electric's next-gen automation platform. Gain expertise in IEC61499 and event-driven programming, which are becoming increasingly relevant in industrial automation.

Career Growth & Visibility

Collaborate with global teams and pre-sales architects, giving you exposure to both technical and commercial aspects. Opportunity to influence product development through feedback loops with the global EAE team.

Innovation & Creativity

Design and develop custom libraries (CATs) and architectures tailored to customer needs.

Lead workshops and demos, allowing you to showcase your creativity and technical storytelling.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, IT programming, or Code development.
Embedded Software Engineer background with a strong IT focus.
Knowledge of IIOT and IT/OT convergence.
Experience with Object-Oriented Programming, Windows/Linux development, Docker/Kubernetes/Swarm, Virtualization, Event-driven methodology, C# programming, Cybersecurity (SDL2, IEC62443).
Networking experience (LAN, WAN, VLAN, Managed Switch, Routers, TCP/IP based protocols).
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, JavaScript.
OT knowledge (can be learned at Schneider).
Proven experience in automation solution development and programming.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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