Design for Safety & Reliability (DfSR) Practitioner

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At Schneider Electric, we believe that great people make a great company. With over 160,000 employees across 100+ countries, we create connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. From simple switches to complex systems, our solutions empower customers to manage and automate their operations efficiently and sustainably. Join us in our mission to ensure that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.

We are seeking a Senior Design Reliability & Safety Engineer to join our Data Center team of quality and customer satisfaction. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in reliability engineering, passionate about embedding safety, robustness, and reliability into product design across multiple squads and business units.

As a DfSR Practitioner, you will:

• Lead the deployment of Design for Reliability and Robustness (DfSR) processes, tools, and software across multiple product squads.
• Champion the integration of safety and reliability principles into design practices, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Assess critical design elements and develop risk assessment plans focused on safety, robustness, and reliability.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering. Advanced degrees in Reliability Engineering are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or quality roles, with a strong focus on Design for Reliability (DfSS, DfSR), data center systems especially modular data centers
• Proficiency in Relia Soft tools and experience in Agile product development environments.
• Strong customer orientation and application knowledge.
• Excellent intercultural communication and collaboration skills.
• Preferred certifications:
• DfSS Certifications (CSSGB or CSSBB) (Desirable)
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) (Desirable)
• Experience with Design FMEA development is highly desirable.

• Meaningful work that directly impacts customer safety and product performance
• Career growth opportunities with access to specialized training and technical certifications
• Supportive team culture focused on innovation, quality, and continuous learning
• Chance to build deep expertise in Design for Safety & Reliability methodologies

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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…