Manager - MV R&D

Schneider Electric; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking engineers for the Medium Voltage – R&D team in Ahmednagar, India. The role focuses on researching and developing MV equipment, conducting IEC-based type tests, and coordinating with labs for certification and validation activities.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely verification, validation, and new product releases, while contributing to the robustness of MV products and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in research and development for medium voltage equipment.
• Type testing, certification, and coordination with labs for MV products.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documents, validation and verification plans.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to research and development for MV equipment performance and longevity.
• Providing technical expertise in material selection, performance, and reliability.
• Conduct Type tests as per IEC for MV GIS products at labs like CPRI, ERDA, CESI.
• In-house verification & validation for medium voltage equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete V&V activities.
• Follow the V&V program to release new packages/products to production on time.

Skills

R&D in MV products

Type testing

Certification & test coordination

Documentation

Test facility management

Education

B.Tech / B.E. / M.Tech / M.E. (Mechanical / Electrical)

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 centers, 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.

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Department

Medium Voltage – R&D

Educational Qualification

B.Tech /B.E./M.Tech /M.E. (Mechanical / Electrical)

Location

Ahmednagar

Key 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.
• Conduct Type tests as per IEC for MV GIS products at third-party labs like CPRI, ERDA, and CESI. Indepth knowledge of IEC std.
• Conducting in-house verification & validation for medium voltage equipment
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to successful completion of V&V activities.
• Follow the V&V program to ensure new package/product release to production within the timeline.

Functional Competencies

• Research and Development: Experience in contributing to R&D projects. Design Assurance, Verification and Validation for medium voltage products, Product Validation.
• Type Testing: Proficiency in conducting type testing of MV products, Certification, and coordination with test labs & external parties for smooth execution of tests.
• Technical documentation: Able to create & maintain technical documents, validation reports, and verification plans.
• Hands-on experience: Able to design & develop test arrangements, assemble type test panels, and conduct internal verification & validation trials.
• Inhouse test facility management: - able to create & maintain the test arrangements for MV products, subassemblies & components.

Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex material-related issues and provide innovative solutions for medium voltage applications.
• Problem‑Solving and Decision‑Making: Capability to approach challenges systematically, make wellinformed decisions, and implement effective problem‑solving strategies.
• Collaboration and Communication: Skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders and to communicate technical concepts.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Willingness to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Critical Skills Required: Certification & type test expertise, Problem-Solving, Communication skills, Decision Making

Our Mission and Culture

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 we ‘embrace different’ as 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. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Impact

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.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries