Electrical Engineer

Schneider Electric; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Basic life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Well-being programs

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Schneider Electric in El Paso, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design electrical and power distribution switchboard equipment for production plants. You will analyze customer requests, generate BOMs, and create schematics while coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role requires flexibility to support production across shifts and travel for customer interactions. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Electrical or Power Engineering and demonstrates strong communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Power Engineering degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and customer relation skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and power distribution switchboard and switchgear.
• Analyze requests and develop solutions using power distribution knowledge.
• Generate BOM and modify designs for the application.
• Create electrical schematics and diagrams using drawing software.
• Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing to meet plant goals.
• Support production across shifts as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Switchboard design

AutoCAD Electrical

Modbus TCP/IP

PLC programming

Customer communication

Education

BS in Electrical or Power Engineering

Tools

SEEXP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Schneider Electric is looking for a Electrical Engineer in our El Paso, TX location.

This position is responsible for performing order engineering processes and managing day to day order engineering activities for Switchboard products at the El Paso production plants. This includes designing custom switchboards, creating bills of materials, developing drawings, seeking alternative part replacements, and helping production and other production support functions with engineering related activities. Position requires work schedule flexibility to be able to support production during the week, on weekends, and across various production shifts. Direct and frequent communication and collaboration with customers remotely and in person through travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design electrical and power distribution switchboard and switchgear equipment.
• Analyze customer requests and use power distribution and product knowledge to develop solutions.
• Generate bill of materials and modify designs of standard assemblies as required to suit the application.
• Create electrical and power distribution schematics and other diagrams using drawing software.
• Interact with electrical and mechanical engineering, and manufacturing personnel to meet plant goals.
• Work in a manufacturing environment.
• Interact with corporate customers, field sales, and marketing personnel.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Power Engineering degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal and customer relation skills.
• Must be self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to design and model parts and assemblies given basic conceptual information.
• Ability to interact with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Must be able to effectively utilize time to maintain order schedules.
• Work schedule flexibility supporting production during the week, weekends, and across shifts.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of low voltage switchboard / switchgear design, installation, and use.
• Experience with SEEXP, AUTOCAD Electrical drawing software, or similar drawing software.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes governing the installation and use of low voltage switchgear.
• Ability to interpret basic electrical diagrams including front elevation, one-line, and schematic drawings.
• Excellent problem resolution skills.
• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, RS485, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Familiarity with basic PLC programming.
• Familiarity with UL 1558/891 and ANSI C37 preferred

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 U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. 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:

• medical (with member reward points)
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks
• flexible work arrangements
• paid family leaves
• well-being programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year

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• base salary
• incentives
• company share ownership
• 401(k) with match

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• military leave benefits

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€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

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