Senior Application Design Engineer

Mission:

Schneider Electric is seeking a skilled and motivated Application Design Engineer to join our team in Leeds. This role focuses on the design and application engineering of our 11kV Genie-EVO switch gear, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions, collaborating with customers, and supporting project delivery from concept to completion.

• Lead design and develop application-specific solutions using 11kV Genie-EVO switch gear.
• Create and manage 2D ePLAN drawings, including 3D layout elements.
• Lead and participate in technical design meetings with customers.
• Ensure all designs comply with ENA Wiring Standards and customer specifications.
• Program and configuration protection relays.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) aligned with procurement needs.
• Generate and manage technical documentation, including design reports and relay configuration files.
• Support hybrid project delivery, working both remotely and on-site as required.
• Complete engineering drawings and wiring diagrams (core deliverables).
• Full design package for Genie-EVO switch gear applications (core deliverables).
• Verified ePLAN drawings (core deliverables).
• Configured protection relay files and supporting documentation (core deliverables).
• Accurate and complete BOMs (core deliverables).
• Clear and concise technical interface documentation (core deliverables).

• Proven experience in application or electrical design engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ePLAN or similar.
• Experience with switch gear.
• Strong understanding of medium voltage switch gear and protection relay programming.
• Familiarity with ENA standards and customer-specific wiring requirements.
• Knowledge of UK utility standards and practices.
• Excellent communication skills for customer interaction and technical discussions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables in a hybrid work environment.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Share Ownership Programme
• Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options
• Gym Flex
• Career Hub (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
• Shopping & Dining Discounts
• Learning Portal and much more

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

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Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Career Hub (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 46,400 - GBP 69,600 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 Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

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