Engineer II, Electrical Systems Design

Schneider Electric; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric Corp is seeking an Engineer II to design electrical and control systems for industrial applications in Monterrey, with initial 100% onsite work. You will develop control logic, schematics, and drawings, and implement motor starting solutions using VFDs and soft starters.

The role emphasizes collaboration with PMO and customer-facing teams to serve U.S.-based clients. Strong emphasis on electrical engineering, automation, and problem solving, with advanced English preferred to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
• Experience in electrical systems design, control systems, or industrial automation.
• Experience with control logic, AutoCAD, motor starting systems, VFDs, and soft starters.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with engineering, project management, and customer-facing teams.
• Advanced English proficiency preferred; ~90% of customers are based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and control systems for industrial applications.
• Develop and review control logic, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Create and modify electrical designs using AutoCAD.
• Select and apply motor starting and control solutions, including VFDs and soft starters.
• Support the integration of electrical equipment and industrial automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control-related issues and provide engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and deliverables per project requirements.
• Collaborate with PMO and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Communicate with customers to understand requirements and provide solutions.
• Support projects primarily serving U.S.-based customers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Logic

Industrial Automation

Motor Control

AutoCAD

Technical Problem Solving

Customer Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Join our Electrical Systems Design team as an Engineer II and bring your expertise in electrical engineering, control systems, and industrial automation to projects supporting customers in the U.S. market.

In this role, you will develop electrical and control solutions, work with motor control applications, and collaborate closely with project teams and customers in a highly technical and dynamic environment.

What will you do?

• Design and develop electrical and control systems for industrial applications.
• Develop and review control logic, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Create and modify electrical designs using AutoCAD.
• Select and apply motor starting and control solutions, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and soft starters.
• Support the integration of electrical equipment and industrial automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control-related technical issues and provide effective engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and engineering deliverables according to project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Project Management (PMO) and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Communicate directly with customers to understand technical requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
• Support projects primarily serving U.S.-based customers, ensuring clear and effective technical communication.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Electrical Engineering: Strong understanding of electrical systems and industrial electrical applications.
• Control Logic: Hands-on knowledge of control logic and electrical control systems.
• Industrial Automation: Experience working with automation systems and applications.
• Motor Control: Knowledge of motor starting systems, including VFDs and soft starters.
• AutoCAD: Experience developing and modifying electrical drawings and schematics.
• Technical Problem Solving: Ability to diagnose electrical and control-related issues and develop practical solutions.
• Customer Communication: Ability to discuss technical requirements and solutions with customers and project stakeholders.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in electrical systems design, control systems, or industrial automation.
• Experience with control logic, AutoCAD, motor starting systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and soft starters.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, project management, and customer-facing teams.
• Advanced English proficiency preferred, as approximately 90% of the customers supported by this position are based in the United States.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in English with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Availability to work 100% onsite in Monterrey during the initial stage of the role.

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