Electrical Technician Development Program - Jan 2027

Schneider Electric; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric offers a Digital Engineering Application/Technician Development Program starting January 2027. This two-year technical program trains you in electrical systems, networking, and software before moving into an Associate System Commissioning Specialist role in Milwaukee, WI.

Candidates should be ready to relocate to Nashville/Franklin, Tennessee for six months of training and then relocate to or base in Milwaukee, Wisconsin after training.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in electrical or related field.
• Willing to relocate for six-month training in Tennessee.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment, configuration, and commissioning of EPMS for data centers and commercial/industrial customers.
• Install, customize, and troubleshoot monitoring and control software in electrical distribution systems.
• Configure device and network communications and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specs, and system docs to support project execution.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers, contractors and other team members.

Skills

Electrical systems

Networking

Software

Education

Two-year technical degree

Job description

Kickstart your career in energy management and automation through our Digital Engineering Application/Technician Development Program, beginning January 2027. This unique opportunity is designed for individuals with a two-year technical degree who are ready to apply their knowledge of electrical systems, networking, and software in a hands‑on environment.

You'll begin the program with approximately six months of technical training in Franklin, Tennessee, where you'll build the skills and experience needed to work directly with our customers and critical electrical infrastructure. Upon successful completion of the training program, you'll transition into an Associate System Commissioning Specialist role supporting Schneider Electric customers in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.

Candidates should be prepared to temporarily relocate to the Nashville/Franklin, Tennessee area for the six-month training period and then relocate to or be based in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area following training.

Through hands‑on training, real‑world projects, technical development, and customer engagement, you'll build the expertise needed to support customers in the Milwaukee market while helping power the digital transformation of critical electrical infrastructure.

What will you do?

• Support the deployment, configuration, and commissioning of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for data centers and commercial/industrial customers.
• Install, customize, and troubleshoot monitoring and control software used in electrical power distribution systems.
• Configure communications between devices and networks while troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and system documentation to support project execution.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers, contractors