Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer

Role Overview

As a key member of the P-GIS (Primary-Gas Insulated) Industrialization team within the Power Systems organization in North America (NAM), you will be responsible for the development and qualification of assembly and testing processes for new product lines.

Your expertise will ensure the manufacturing feasibility and operational efficiency of our Medium Voltage Offer while adhering to Schneider Electric's Performance System (SPS) principles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance product quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

• Specify, implement, and qualify assembly technologies, processes, and testing equipment for production lines.
• Conduct manufacturing feasibility studies, utilizing Design for Assembly (DFA) methodologies in collaboration with product design teams.
• Ensure the testability of new product offerings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for assembly processes and testing equipment.
• Develop assembly process line architecture in alignment with SPS and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Optimize industrial performance by promoting digitization, late differentiation of products, and standardization.
• Lead technical trials and tests to validate assembly technologies and support the installation and commissioning of equipment in manufacturing factories.
• Collaborate with suppliers for equipment development and ensure compliance with Schneider global standards.
• Perform risk analysis, FMEA, and detailed technical specifications for assembly processes.
• Drive improvements in energy efficiency and minimize CO2 footprint within manufacturing processes.
• Share technical expertise with local industrialization and manufacturing teams, promoting best practices and innovative solutions.

• Master’s degree (preferred) in mechanical, electronic, or digital engineering, or a Bachelor’s degree with substantial experience in production methods and industrialization.
• Strong knowledge of SPS, Lean Manufacturing, and assembly technologies.
• Proven leadership skills to drive transformation and innovation, including risk analysis and decision-making.
• Proficiency in project management processes.
• Curiosity for new technology and Industry 4.0.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: 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 with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow your skills and career 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.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 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.

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