Continuous Engineer

Schneider Electric; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Continuous Engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will provide technical leadership for the Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) portfolio, applying problem-solving techniques to improve product quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have 6-10 years of experience in related industries. Skills in 3D CAD and product testing methods are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in electromechanical mass production industries.
• Experience in Circuit Breaker design is a plus.
• Familiar with Design for Manufacturability techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply methodical problem-solving techniques to solve problems.
• Create and execute verification & validation test plans.
• Synthesize data into technical reports.

Skills

Teamwork and team leader abilities

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s in science (a plus)

Tools

3D CAD Modeling (CREO preferred)

Finite Element Analysis

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Product Testing methods (UL/CSA/NOM/IEC/CCC/ANSI)

Job description

For this U.S. based position, the total expected compensation range is $105,000 - $140,000 per year, which includes base salary pay and yearly short-term compensation incentive.

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity available for a Continuous Engineer for our Power Products division. You will work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Glassdoor as the 11th spot on the “Best Place To Work” and by TIME as the “Most Sustainable Company in the World.”

We are looking for an Experienced Mechanical Engineer for our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Design Center to provide technical leadership for the maintenance and optimization within the Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys) and tools (e.g. Fishbone Diagram) to solve problems.
• Create and execute verification & validation test plans in SE laboratories.
• Responsible for engineering analysis activities by interpreting test results on Thermal, Electromagnetic, Dynamical and Structural, to insure the adequate performance, quality, and reliability of the product.
• Compliance to ratings, product specifications and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC and IEC).
• Synthesize data into technical reports to effectively convey summary and conclusions to audience (e.g. peers, management, product owners, scrum masters).
• Lead and execute Circuit Breaker projects to optimize our product offer. Coordinate engineering scheduling, planning, safety reviews and communicate project status to internal stakeholders.
• Execute/lead assigned product designs changes – drawings and BOMs (bill of materials) markups according to given technical specifications using dedicated tools (software, database, 2D and 3D CAD system).
• Design offers from technical specifications to meet customer values expectations and quality goals with respect to supply chains constraints.
• Support Global Supply Change Manufacturing Plants in North America. Audit the manufacturing facilities of assigned product family to help ensure product compliance to applicable regulatory standards (e.g. UL, IEC, ANSI).
• Responsible for the signoff of deliverables (such as FAIRs and Pilot Run reviews).
• Work collaboratively on cross-functional teams to address quality, performance, or productivity objectives.
• Lead the creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents to reflect product design changes.
• May provide mentoring, instructions/assistance to other engineers or functions.
• Support Customer returns analysis.
• Contribute to user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, and product markings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent expertise in electromechanical design in electrical distribution products (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field). Master’s in science is a plus.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in electromechanical mass production industries (preferred).
• Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Basic 3D CAD Modeling. (CREO preferred).
• Experience in Product Testing and Evaluation Methods (UL/ CSA/NOM/ IEC/ CCC/ ANSI).
• Circuit Breaker design experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAE (Ex, Structural, Thermal, Kinematics, etc) is a plus.
• Knowledge of first principles of Physics and Engineering Practice.
• Familiar with metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding processes, springs, and fasteners.
• Familiar with Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly techniques.
• Training or experience in some of the following areas: Finite element analysis, Strength of materials, Dynamic / kinematic analysis (multi-bar and latching systems), Thermal and magnetic simulation, Use of statistical techniques for analyzing empirical data, Heat Transfer, tolerance analysis.

Additional Skills

• Teamwork and team leader abilities.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, hands on and proactive approach.
• Interpersonal skills (ability to interact with other functions, North America and overseas).
• Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design Engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, manufacturing operations and others).
• Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation.
• Motivated self-starter, able to work in parallel on multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Expectations

• Able to work efficiently under the pressure of tight deadlines on high visibility assignments.
• 5-10% travel to manufacturing facilities and/or customer sites.
• Willing to occasionally work non-standard hours to address critical business issues or to accommodate team members in other time zones.

EEO Statement

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.