Design Engineer

Application Design Engineer

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For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $86,640-$120,960 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

Benefits include medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k)+match, well-being and recognition programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

This role is at the forefront of application software development and integration in industrial applications. The Application Design Engineer performs a variety of technical assessments and development activities related to the application and integration of Schneider Electric Eco Struxure Machine and Industrial Automation Business software. The primary requirement of this role is to review, develop, present, and support control system development for Schneider Electric OEM customers.

The ADE team performs the following:

• Integration of multi-product software environments using a combination of off-the-shelf and custom-developed software.
• Consultation on the application of Machine Software packages and Schneider Electric Industry business unit automation and control solutions.
• Work as part of a multi-functional team supporting customers with development, implementation, and integration of Schneider OEM automation and control solutions.
• Developing and presenting technical solutions and delivering customized training to customers.
• Leading specification, design, analysis, and development of engineering projects within defined scope.
• Testing and development of proof of concepts of industrial automation software with SE products based on customer opportunities.
• Developing technical documentation, including bill of materials, User's Requirements Specifications, Detailed Design Specifications, Factory Acceptance Tests, and electrical schematics.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Automation Engineering or similar.
• 3+ years’ of proven experience in developing machine code with IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, and Ladder Logic languages.
• 3+ years’ of proven experience with developing industrial automation systems architectures in the HVAC, Refrigeration Cycle, and building automation applications for OEMs.
• Ability to be a self-starter to work independently and as a part of a large team.
• Proven problem‑solving skills with experience troubleshooting simple to complex Industrial Automation systems, sometimes at customer sites.
• Applied knowledge and troubleshooting experience of Industrial networks of communication protocols (Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet, IP/MSTP, SNMP configuration, VPN, remote connectivity, etc).
• 3+ years’ proven experience in development HMI graphics, code for industrial automation systems.
• Strong communication skills to initiate, manage, and communicate status and feedback to all customer stakeholders in customer projects.
• Proven experience with presenting simple to complex technical industrial automation topics to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Previous expertise in either Schneider Eco Struxure Machine Expert, Carel
  
  C.Suite, Automated Logic ALC, Johnson Control’s, or Emerson’s Control system.
• Experience in installation of panel terminations based on submittals, suggesting system improvements, modifications, etc.
• Experience in 3rd party commissioning agents in the commissioning process and lead communication of deficiencies to the project team.
• Experience in Project Management methodologies in scheduling, prioritization, and identifying obstacles for startup tasks.
• Experience in high level programming languages (e.g. C#, Python, Object Oriented Programming concepts etc.).
• Experience with Safety architectures for Machines.

~30% required (domestic and/or international). Travel to customer sites is required for project kickoff meetings and commissioning. Additional travel may be…