Solution Architect - Data Centers

Schneider Electric; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive wellness programs

Inclusive community support

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Denmark is seeking a PreFab Solution Architect to drive solutions for modular data centers. This role involves supporting customers and sales teams by understanding unique business challenges and providing tailored architectural solutions. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering and three years of experience in the data center industry, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a company committed to sustainability and innovation, offering opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Data Center industry, especially Secure Power Systems, Cooling systems.
• Experience in customer-facing roles preferred.
• Familiarity with Uptime certification or Data Center Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and customers as a trusted advisor and technical consultant.
• Understand customer challenges to propose optimized solutions.
• Coordinate with internal Business Units during tendering stages.

Skills

Customer service skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Uninet

SE Design Portal

Job description

Overview

The modular Data Centers have been driving a tremendous growth to the datacenter segment during the last years. The PREFABRICATED DATA CENTER Line of Business integrates Schneider products into modular enclosures, tests the systems in the factory and delivers the final solution to the country of destination. As PreFab Solution Architect you will work on projects of medium to high technical and commercial complexity. Primarily support early selling stages by providing expertise on Schneider's system and architecture platform, supporting Opportunity Pursuit Leader by first understanding customer's business requirements and constraints, and then using tested validated architecture designs to meet customer requirements and bring a differentiating value proposition. Help explain and demonstrate the technical advantages of the architecture and answer deep technical questions on integration / compatibility of components inside an architecture.

Main Responsibilities

• Understand the customer's segment specific business challenge, their process, needs, requirements and constraints to propose the best solution to the customer.
• Support the Sales force and customers as a trusted advisor, technical consultant, and process expert to implement Schneider Electric cross domain segment solutions.
• Define, use, and customize and create Tested, Validated & Documented Architectures (TVDA) to meet customer requirements and bring differentiating value proposition, design optimised and valid architectures filling the functional specification.
• Help establish solution strategy and best
• Review customer RFQ and create the Compliance, Deviations and Exceptions list
• Influence customer Translates such RFQ into possible technological solutions.
• Provide complex technical design including technical proposals to be included in commercial proposals
• Internally coordination with the Business Units needed/involved in the tendering stage
• Capitalize on your in-depth knowledge of customer processes, applications, and decision criteria in your segment.
• Works in conjunctions with the client and the development team to arrive at the recommended solution and provides direct support in meetings and presentations
• Presents recommended solution to client for validation and
• Utilizes a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use and demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology needed.
• Keeps abreast of technological developments and applications to initiate enhanced
• Identify and promote actions that allow the development of technological solutions for
• Communicate and coordinate communications among key stake holders in the opportunity, including customer, Schneider entities and factories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, Electrical Engineering preferrable
• Three years of experience in Data Center Industry including but not limited to Secure Power Systems, Cooling systems, Electrical and Mechanical installations
• Certified in Uptime and/or Data Center Dynamics or demonstrated similar knowledge and experience
• Previous Customer facing roles preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a group setting, team oriented and results driven
• Strong organization and customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Results oriented, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Influence and convince skills
• Capacity for autonomy, initiative, and proactivity
• Decision-making and escalates appropriately when arbitration is
• Foster cooperation and people motivation in a multi-cultural environment and different time zone
• Knowledge of Schneider Electric offers and applications: Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Low voltage electrical panels, MV equipment, Cooling units, etc.
• Computer tools at user level: Uninet, SE Design Portal, ISX
• Familiar with Building Information Modelling and BIM tools (REVIT)
• English fluency is a must

Why Schneider Electric?

• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and career development resources to nurture your potential and drive your career forward.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that encourages creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit as we lead the way in digital transformation and sustainability.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer flexible work arrangements, comprehensive wellness programs, and support to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Global Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that address global energy challenges and sustainability, making a positive impact on the world while advancing your career.
• Inclusive Community: Join a diverse and inclusive community where your unique perspectives are celebrated, and your voice is heard, fostering an environment of collaboration and belonging.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Submit your application today as we will fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.