Senior Product Application Expert - Variable Speed Drives (VSD)

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and energy management company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Product Application Expert specializing in Variable Speed Drives (VSD). In this role, you will engage with customers, deliver technical presentations, and analyse requirements to propose VSD solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in VSD and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of Chinese is preferred.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of experience in VSD - low voltage and medium voltage.
• Good understanding of VSD functionality and applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyse technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Fluency in English and preferred Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Engage with target customers and deliver technical presentations.
• Analyse customer requirements and propose suitable VSD products.
• Upskill channel partners on VSD product selection.
• Calculate expected energy savings and efficiency improvements.
• Set up demos showcasing Schneider Drives functionalities.

Skills

Technical presentations

Customer engagement

Technical analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Job description

In Schneider Electric everything we do promotes progress and sustainability for all — our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies where we live and work. From the products, software, and services driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation to corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make an impact by helping people and organizations become more resilient and efficient, more electric and digital.

Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

We are looking for a Senior Product Application Expert – Variable Speed Drives (VSD) to make an impact!

What will you do?

• Demand generation and prescription: Engage with target customers and consultants, deliver technical presentations on Schneider Electric’s portfolio of products and services related to soft starters and variable speed drives. Actively influence specifications for target accounts/projects.

• Technical needs discovery and product selection: Analyse customer requirements from customer discussions and tender specifications, and propose suitable VSD products/solutions to meet requirements. Ensure that solutions meet necessary IEC standards and other industry requirements. Provide technical inputs in cost optimisation for complex bids.

• Partner enablement: Upskill existing and new channel partners on VSD product selection. Where necessary, support partner capability building on VSD testing and commissioning.

• Performance modeling: Calculate expected energy savings, torque profiles, and system efficiency improvements using SE engineering tools and selection software

• Demos: Set up demos showcasing the advanced application functionalities of Schneider Drives that deliver tangible benefits to the customer

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Min Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.

• Min 5 years of experience in VSD – low voltage and medium voltage. Good understanding on their functionality and applications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues.

• Ability to analyse technical issues and develop effective solutions

• Passion for understanding and championing the needs of VSD users. Past field experience (e.g. drives testing and commissioning, troubleshooting) is preferred.

• Assertive, adaptable, and capable of working in a dynamic environment.

• Fluent in English. In addition, fluency in Chinese is preferred.