Application Engineer Co-Op, Building Automation

Schneider Electric; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Application Engineer for the Digital Energy Software Technology Office in Andover, MA. The 6-month assignment will expose you to Schneider Digital Energy products, alliances, and third-party integrations, developing proof-of-concept solutions for multiple market segments.

You will analyze architectures, validate solutions, and prepare demonstrations for visiting customers while learning across Lines of Business.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong presentation and communication skills and ability to demonstrate solutions in a lab environment.
• Strong development, analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of or interest in alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, and others as well as power metering, demand response, energy usage.
• Currently located and able to work in greater Andover, MA area.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Customer Solutions Architecture and existing products to ensure a pragmatic and realizable solution.
• Develop and validate proposed solutions for Solution Lab.
• Contribute and review documentation for TVDA/Solution/Integration Guides.
• Help provide plans for a Train the Trainer on solutions and execute it.
• Get familiar with Schneider Electric Lines of Business current solutions.
• Gain knowledge of industry trends and solutions.
• Help maintain, modify and build solutions installations for demonstration purposes within the CTO Lab.
• Provide demonstrations of the solutions within the lab to visiting customers.
• Work alongside and support experienced engineers in a lab setting.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Development skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Project management

Energy systems interest

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/CE or related field

Tools

Java

JavaScript

HTML

TCP/IP networking

Job description

Become a member of the Digital Energy Software Technology Office as an Application Engineer in the Solutions Lab. As an Application Engineer you will be exposed to solutions that will incorporate various products from Schneider Digital Energy, along with alliance partners and integrations with third party products. You will listen to the voice of the customers, understand their pain points and help to develop solutions to meet the needs of the client. Also, working with the Segment Teams (Healthcare, Life Science, Commercial Real Estate, University & K-12, etc.) you will help develop proof of concepts in various markets to support the needs of the clients.

As an Application Engineer you will gain exposure to many Schneider products from various Lines of Business that can be used to solve problems for your clients. Sharing how Schneider can help the clients be more sustainable, reduce their impact on the world by reducing energy consumption, minimizing carbon footprint and helping to find ways to improve the world we live in.

Duration: 6 months, January 2027-July 2027

What will you do:

• Analyze Customer Solutions Architecture and existing products to make sure solution is pragmatic and realizable.
• Develop and validate proposed solutions for Solution Lab.
• Contribute and review documentation for TVDA/Solution/Integration Guides.
• Help provide plans for a Train the Trainer on solutions and execute it.
• Get familiar with Schneider Electric Lines of Business current solutions.
• Gain knowledge of industry trends and solutions.
• Help maintain, modify and build solutions installations for demonstration purposes within the CTO Lab.
• Provide demonstrations of the solutions within the lab to visiting customers.
• Work alongside and support experienced engineers in a lab setting.

What qualifications will make you successful?

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other related field.
• Strong presentation and communication skills and ability to demonstrate solutions in a lab environment.
• Strong development, analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of or interest in alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, and others as well as power metering, demand response, energy usage.
• Currently located and able to work in greater Andover, MA area.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Intelligent Building Management Systems (BMS), preferred open protocols.
• Experience in applying solutions in buildings to solve customer problems.
• Experience in networking, and IT ports & protocols; HTTP, HTTPS, SSL strongly desired.
• Knowledge of software programming languages, including Java, JavaScript, and HTML.
• Knowledge of Windows-based PC hardware/software and TCP/IP networking technology.
• Experience wiring/troubleshooting electronic devices, climbing ladders, using power tools.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $23.00-$35.50 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you.

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

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.

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.

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