System Integration Application Design Senior Engineer
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation. With a presence in over 100 countries, we help organizations and individuals make the most of their energy and resources, combining world-leading technology with deep expertise in electrification, automation, and digitalization.
Our mission
Our mission is to empower everyone to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider Electric, sustainability, innovation, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, collaboration is encouraged, and people are empowered to grow and make an impact.
By joining Schneider Electric, you become part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of energy, buildings, industry, and infrastructure—while contributing to a more sustainable and efficient world.
Place of work:
- Candidates are welcome from: Slovakia, Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Spain, Portugal with no need of relocation
- Only candidates with valid EU passport will be considered for this role. Please respect.
- To have a valid EU passport is mandatory.
- Extensive international travel (80%) for Commissioning activities, FATs, Internal Validations. Short notice mobilization request in some cases
- Full time job
- Unlimited contract
What will you do?
- provide expertise in Digital System Integration for tendering, design, execution, and commissioning for Complex Technical International projects within Europe and South America Region.
- network internally with SIT global team, DPAC teams in Europe, telecom team and other regional execution platforms to work together and be a single point of contact for our clients
- provide technical complex and strategic design, knowledge and know how for datacenter, utilities, MM and oil and gas projects in Europe and South America
- design, modify and commission Edge Control (Panel servers, PME, PSO, EPAS)
- you will need to have confirmed experience with main Communication Protocols and IP/Ethernet Networks
Key activities and responsibilities:
- Design of Control System by himself of by leading a dedicated SE entity
- Participate on Project Execution System Design Review and Tendering Design Review for priority project and key clients
- Elaborate comprehensive System validation plans and can participate and test in factory or site
- Implement or check Communication IED descriptions (CID files) for communication with internal and external SCADA systems
- Defines IP and Ethernet network between connected devices
- Participates in Tender process to estimate and quote manhours needed
- Participates on Site commissioning on ED SWGR and EMCS interfacing
- Perform technical coordination between electrical team and DPAC Team during FAT and SAT test
You will need to build and maintain internal and external relationships:
- with Project Team to organize Tender / Execution / Design / commissioning tasks
- with Project Manager (PM), to manage schedules and customer interfaces
- with Design Leaders, Technical Leaders Electrical and Digital, to advise on correct implementation Digital System Design
- with other teams to be aware and informed about latest trends and practices in digital community
- with GCP SIT team, DPAC and EEC Teams to be aware and informed about latest trends and practices in digital community
- with customers and external vendors if clients use a competitor IED range
More detailed description of successful candidate's activities and responsibilities:
Technical Responsibilities:
- Assumes technical responsibility for robust design or for commissioning
- Ensures quality (content, timing, costs) of the work done
- Writes Technical reports to TL and Client
- Participates in design meetings if required, participates actively in the capitalization and sharing of experience
- Maintains technical theoretical and applied skills in the ED and Power Systems domain
- Contributes to technical innovation and productivity by sharing best practice
Skill Sets:
- Strong skills in IEC & IEEE standards applicable within the ED field, knowledge of the methodology & acceptance criteria defined therein
- Strong knowledge of Protection system operation, latest ranges of protection relays, preferably Micom, Sepam, Easergy & Vamp ranges
- Advanced level skills in communication protocols
- Expert EPAS/PACIS skills crity Application Platform
- Confirmed experience on other Edge control systems is an advantage (PSO, PME, Bay control units)
- Desirable: Experience with Cybersecurity Admin Expert Cybersecurity Application Platform
Commercial responsibilities:
- In coordination with the TL and PM, participates in meetings with customers to clarify their needs; identifies technical limits; obtains approvals
- Able to create quotation tools for calculations/studies
- Tracks costs and improves profitability of the calculations/studies, considering the cost of both engineering and site travelling if commissioning is engaged
Responsibilities in terms of Quality:
- Is responsible for the quality of his/her studies and for the associated documentation
- Implements the Quality policy and improves the level of customer satisfaction
- Respect and follow SE HSE Standards and rules
Responisbility in terms of Security / Safety:
- Continuously monitors the security of information processed, stored, sent out
- Acts with discretion, and does not communicate information to those who do not need it
What qualifications will make you sucessful?
Education and language
- University degree in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor as minimum, preferably Master) with a strong experience in the electrical distribution field and in the customer project business
- Mandatory fluent communication skills in English language (minimum B2 level), advantage another language spoken on a fluent level (French, German, Spanish, Russian...)
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with EPAS/PACIS and/or Wonderware and/or PSO Software
- Minimum 3 years of commissioning experience
- Proved experience doing signal and loop testing interface test with EMCS(Monitoring and Control System) and switchgear
- Experience using other Edge control systems is required
- Willingness to travel minimum 80% in EMEAS Region
- Potential to work on a long time base abroad mission 6 to 12 months (optional requirement)
- EU passport is a mandatory condition for the role
- Driving licence B
Skills
- Ability to take decisions in complex context based on imperfect / missing conditions
This list of benefits applies only to candidates living or open to relocate to Slovakia.
At Schneider, we believe...
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits – it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this Slovakia based position, the expected pay range is EUR 35.200 - EUR 52.800 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives (individual and/or collective). The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within Slovakia. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar