Senior Product Applications Engineer

Schneider Electric; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the Philippines seeks a Senior Product Applications Engineer to be the technical expert turning complex customer challenges into tailored solutions. You’ll operate at the intersection of sales, engineering, and customer success to deliver value.

You will promote pre-sales support across industrial automation offerings, coordinating with partners and internal teams to ensure successful, engineered outcomes for utilities, power, water, and related sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 5+ years in Instrumentation and Control with End-Users/Consultants/Contractors.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, VFD, DCS, Safety Systems, and Instrumentation.
• English proficiency and MS Office/ERP/CRM basics.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical interface between sales and customers as per strategy.
• Consult on assigned segments to achieve yearly sales targets.
• Lead technical discussions during the sales cycle at customer sites.
• Train sales team and partners on SE offers and services.
• Coordinate with solution architects, KAMs, and regional resources to craft solutions.

Skills

Technical sales

Solution design

Customer relationship

Presentation skills

ERP/CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Project management

Industrial automation

PLC/HMI/VFD/DCS

AVEVA & ETAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering

Tools

ERP/CRM tools

AVEVA

ETAP

Job description

Join us as a Senior Product Applications Engineer and become the technical expert who turns complex customer challenges into innovative solutions. You'll work at the intersection of sales, engineering, and customer success to deliver tailored solutions that drive real business impact.

You promote and provide pre-sales support for a broad range of solutions, offers and services in coordination with the country’s industrial and process automation initiatives and aspirations.

The Engineer is accountable for prescribing projects ranging from simple equipment to fully engineered solutions with a strong focus on the utilities segment (power, water, etc.).

Responsibility

• Act as the technical interface between sales and sales support, LoB and customers in line with the country’s business strategy.
• Act as a technical consultant on the assigned segments to achieve yearly sales target.
• Drive the technical discussion and clarification during the sales cycle with the sales team as the domain expert (including going to customer’s office/site).
• Animate the sales team by leveraging technical knowledge and ability to reach target as well as pipeline creation.
• Works closely with all stakeholders to maximize business opportunities.
• Understand and identify customer needs and prescribe appropriate Schneider Electric solutions.
• Lead/support technical workshops with our targeted customers and partners & become their trusted advisor.
• Provide related products/solutions seminars/enablement to train sales team and partners on SE offers and services as well as specific offer/products.
• Provide relevant product/solution support to the marketing team for Schneider Electric events, exhibits, and workshops (if necessary).
• Lead the annual technical certification requirement for the end user (where applicable).
• Coordinate and engage regional technical and sales resources such as solution architects, technical sales consultants, key account managers, business development managers, line of business, etc. to help in crafting the solution and winning the deal (if necessary)
• Coordinate and engage with local and regional partners such as system integrators, strategic partners, etc. in participating in projects and strategizing best action to with the deal (if necessary).
• Coordinate with the tendering team to identify specific or customer technical requirements by the customer.
• Develop and build processes and best practices (if any) to improve our engagement model with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Understand all relevant regulations, standards and codes that drives the solution decision choices, and any certification(s) required.
• Support local teams and/or SE’s channel partner with initial design and solutions/product enablement.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience with background in Instrumentation and Control, working with relevant End-Users, Consultants, Contractors.
• Good understanding of market needs and market stakeholders.
• Specific knowledge preferred:
  • Industrial Automation and Digital solutions (PLC, HMI, VFD, DCS, Safety System, Instrumentation, and Industrial Software)
  • Utilities segment such as power generation, power grid and water & wastewater.
  • Thorough knowledge of Schneider Electric offers and solution will be a plus.
• Knowledgeable in project sales and project management.
• Ability to build a sustainable and reliable relationship with the customer.
• Good command of spoken and written English. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and ERP/CRM related tools. Strong presentation skills.
• Knowledge of AVEVA & ETAP solutions will be a plus.
• Attention to detail, self-starter, ability to learn, good communication skills, and result-oriented

What's in it for me?

• Visible role where your technical expertise shapes customer outcomes and drives business growth
• Work on meaningful projects focused on energy transition, sustainability, and digital transformation
• Collaborative culture with access to innovation teams and advanced technical resources
• Professional growth through specialized certifications, training programs, and career development opportunities

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