Researcher – Data Center Infrastructure & Technology Impact

Schneider Electric; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric’s Data Center Research Center seeks a Research Analyst to explore how innovations like AI workloads, new cooling approaches, energy systems, and digital technologies transform data center infrastructure and affect the broader ecosystem.

You will analyze technology impacts, produce high-value thought leadership, and help create white papers, reference architectures, and technical reports with subject matter experts, contributing to global marketing strategy through data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Energy & Power Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar.
• 10 years of experience in data center environments (e.g., Solution architect / technical pre-sales, Electrical or mechanical design engineer, Data center operations, commissioning, or consulting, Power or cooling system product manager).
• Strong exposure to infrastructure design, system integration, or deployment in data centers is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technology & physical infrastructure impact.
• Investigate how emerging technologies (e.g., AI compute, liquid cooling, distributed energy, digitization) impact data center power and cooling architectures, system design, density and scalability.
• Collaborate to produce white papers and technical reports.
• Develop infrastructure design guidance and reference architectures.
• Ensure technical rigor and validation through peer reviews with subject matter experts.

Skills

Data center expertise

Systems thinking

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Energy & Power Systems Engineering

Computer Engineering

Tools

Data center management software

Digital twins

Job description

Research Analyst

Your mission

The Research Analyst is a key member of the Data Center Research Center (DCRC), Schneider Electric’s internal thought leadership and industry knowledge team. The DCRC develops and publishes independent, high-value content focused on data center physical infrastructure and the impact of technological innovation on its design, operation, and ecosystem.

This role is designed for candidates with strong experience in data center environments (e.g., solution architects, electrical or mechanical engineers) who want to apply their technical expertise beyond project execution. The Research Analyst explores how innovations, such as AI workloads, new cooling approaches, energy systems, and digital technologies, transform infrastructure architectures and influence the broader data center ecosystem (grid, buildings, IT, and services).

What will you do:

• Analyze Technology & Physical infrastructure Impact
• Investigate how emerging technologies (e.g., AI compute, liquid cooling, distributed energy, digitization) impact:
• Data center power and cooling architectures
• System design, density, and scalability
• Interactions with the grid and energy ecosystem
• Assess technical implications, constraints, and trade-offs of new solutions on infrastructure design and operations.
• Leverage Real-World Engineering Expertise
• Produce High-Value Thought Leadership
• Contribute to and progressively lead creation of
• White papers and technical reports
• Infrastructure design guidance and reference architectures
• Articles and insights on technology adoption and impact
• Ensure technical rigor and clarity through peer reviews and validation with subject matter experts.

What will make you successful:

• Data Center & Infrastructure Expertise
• Strong knowledge of data center physical infrastructure, including:
• Electrical systems (UPS, MV/LV distribution, grid interaction)
• Mechanical systems (air and liquid cooling, heat reuse)
• Architecture principles (resiliency, efficiency, scalability)
• Data center management software and digital twins
• Ability to understand and explain system-level impacts of technology changes.
• Systems Thinking
• Capability to analyze interdependencies between infrastructure, IT loads, and the energy ecosystem.
• Comfort working on cross-domain topics (power, cooling, IT, digital).
• Analytical & Research Skills
• Ability to structure complex technical topics into clear insights and actionable conclusions.
• Strong critical thinking applied to engineering and system design challenges.
• Communication & Translation
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate deep technical concepts into clear, accessible content.
• Ability to explain "so what" and "why it matters" to both technical and business audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Energy & Power Systems Engineering
• Computer Engineeringor similar
• 10years of experience in data center environments, such as:
• Solution architect / technical pre-sales
• Electrical or mechanical design engineer
• Data center operations, commissioning, or consulting
• Power or cooling system product manager
• Strong exposure to infrastructure design, system integration, or deployment in data centers is highly preferred.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to drive global marketing strategy through data-driven insights
• The change to take the lead in shaping the future of marketing analytics and customer intelligence
• Collaborative environment working with cross-functional teams worldwide
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving analytics landscape

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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.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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