Design Engineer

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Design Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA or Columbia, MO in a hybrid role (minimum of 2 days a week on-site) to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Forbes as “America’s Best Employers for Diversity”, and by Equileap as the “World’s Top 10 in Gender Equality” and by TIME as the “Most Sustainable Company in the World”.  Be part of a dynamic and supportive team where you'll have the space to learn and grow while working on fascinating and meaningful projects in an exciting and profitable field. Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work/life balance, all within a highly profitable and evolving business with a bright outlook. This is your chance to thrive in an environment that encourages your next career step You can advance your career and eventually transition into exciting roles in marketing, program management, H&D, or global supply chain just to name a few.  Also, you could transition to working in a lab environment, setting you up for future success and growth  If you're looking to make a real impact, we want to hear from you

Position Summary

• 50% - Maintain and own the MCCB and ACB offer within NAM – PowerPacT and MasterPact Circuit Breakers
  • Creation of verification and validation plans
  • Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys and 8Ds) and tools (e.g. Fishbone Diagram) to solve problems
• 50% - Lead and execute Circuit Breaker projects. Coordinates project scheduling, planning and safety reviews

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the validation of FAIRs and Pilot Run reviews
• Support Global Supply Change Manufacturing Plants in North America. Audit the manufacturing facilities of assigned product family to help ensure product compliance to applicable regulatory standards (e.g. UL, IEC, ANSI)
• Creates, modifies & validates bills of materials and CAD drawings of parts and sub-assemblies in accordance with technical specifications, customer expectations and supply chain constraints
• Executes assigned product designs changes- drawings and BOMs (bill of materials) according to given technical specifications using dedicated tools (software, database, 2D and 3D CAD system)
• Responsible for engineering analysis activities, including Thermal, Electromagnetic, Dynamical and Structural, to insure the adequate performance, quality, and reliability of the product, as well as compliance to ratings, product specifications and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC and IEC)
• Supports the creation and execution of verification & validation plans in SE laboratories and the analysis of results & shares reports to internal and external customers (with possible support)
• Support internal and external customer returns analysis
• Circuit Breaker production line engineering qualification
• Interpret test results and synthesize data into technical reports to effectively convey summary and conclusions to audience (e.g. peers, management, product owners, scrum masters)
• Support the creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents to reflect product design changes

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.  

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.  

• BS or equivalent expertise in electromechanical design in electrical distribution products
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Basic 3D CAD Modeling
• Basic experience in Product Testing and Evaluation Methods (UL/ CSA/NOM/ IEC/ CCC/ ANSI)
• Knowledge of first principles of Physics and Engineering Practice
• Familiar with metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding processes
• Familiar with Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly techniques
• Travel required ~30% - Travel to NAM GSC Manufacturing Plants (USA and Mexico)

Skills & Abilities

• Teamwork and team leader abilities
• Interpersonal skills (ability to interact with other functions, North America and overseas)
• Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, manufacturing operations and others)
• Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation
• Motivated self-starter, able to work in parallel on multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead R&D projects

Preferences

• Master’s in Science
• At least 1-3+ years of experience in electromechanical mass production industries
• AGILE Methodology knowledge and experience
• Circuit Breaker design experience (MCCB and ACB)
• Knowledge of CAE (E.g. Structural, Thermal, Kinematics, etc.)

Benefits

• Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more

Who will you report to?

• Power Products Critical Development Engineering Director

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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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