Engineer I, Multi-technology Product Design

Schneider Electric; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Deputy Manager R&D MVE in India to drive material science initiatives for medium voltage equipment. You will lead R&D activities, select materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance and reliability.

The role requires 2–5 years in materials, strong analytical and communication skills, and a track record of hands-on testing and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• R&D experience in material innovation for MV products.
• Experience in material characterization, testing, and analysis methods.
• Ability to select and specify MV materials based on electrical/thermal/mechanical properties.
• Skill in investigating material-related failures and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of QC processes and material standards for MV components.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to research and development for enhancing medium voltage equipment performance and longevity through material innovation.
• Providing technical expertise in material selection, performance, and reliability.
• Developing new materials or improving existing ones for medium voltage applications.
• Conducting material analysis and testing for medium voltage equipment.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure material compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Material science expertise

Problem-Solving

Communication skills

Decision Making

Education

B.Tech /B.E./M.Tech /M.E. (Material Science/Chemical/Polymer)

Job description

Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management. Schneider Electric is a publicly traded Fortune Global 500 company, the company posted revenues of €34.2 billion. It addresses homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure and industries, by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services. Schneider Electric is the parent company of APC, Aveva, L&T E&A among so many.

Electrical & Automation (E&A) is a part of Schneider Electric, which has a presence across the globe. We believe people are the core of everything we do at Electrical & Automation. We are incredibly proud of our people practices, which are progressive, particularly our policies around growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The health & well-being of our employees is of the topmost priority for us.

Position Title: Deputy Manager R&D MVE
Educational Qualification: B.Tech /B.E./M.Tech /M.E. (Material Science/Chemical/Polymer)
Experience Range: 2 to 5 years.
Critical Skills Required: Material science expertise, Problem-Solving, Communication skills, Decision Making

Key responsibilities

• 1. Contributing to research and development for enhancing medium voltage equipment performance and longevity through material innovation.
• 2. Providing technical expertise in material selection, performance, and reliability.
• 3. Developing new materials or improving existing ones for medium voltage applications
• 4. Conducting material analysis and testing for medium voltage equipment
• 5. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure material compliance and quality standards.

Functional Competencies

• 1. Research and Development: Experience in contributing to R&D projects focused on material innovation, performance enhancement, and cost optimization for medium voltage products.
• 2. Material Analysis and Testing: Proficiency in conducting material characterization, testing, and analysis methods.
• 3. Material Selection and Specification: Ability to identify, evaluate, and specify materials suitable for medium voltage applications based on electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties.
• 4. ailure Mode Analysis: Skill in investigating material-related failures and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability and durability.
• 5. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Knowledge of quality control processes, material standards, and regulations applicable to medium voltage components.

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