Engineer II, Field Systems Engineer

Schneider Electric; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Engineer II, Mechanical Field to design mechanical systems for customer applications, spanning HVAC, structural components, and supporting equipment from concept through detailed engineering. You will define technical strategies, select equipment, and establish standards to ensure quality across projects.

In this role, you will diagnose and resolve product and system issues in lab and field environments, delivering timely solutions, and prepare technical

Qualifications

• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with mechanical systems and industry advancements.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative, cross-functional team environments.
• Strong communication skills that make complex technical concepts accessible to diverse audiences.
• Adaptability and practical problem-solving mindset to navigate evolving project demands.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for customer applications, covering HVAC, structural components, and supporting equipment from concept through detailed engineering
• Define technical strategies, select equipment, and establish standards that ensure quality and consistency across projects
• Diagnose and resolve product and system issues in both lab and field environments, delivering timely solutions
• Prepare technical documentation and risk assessments that inform customer decisions and support project success

Skills

Mechanical Design

HVAC System Design

Technical Solution Design

Problem Solving

Active Listening

Requirements Analysis

Design Optimization

Technical Documentation

Job description

Join our technical design team as a Engineer II, Mechanical Field. Engineer You'll work on customer-facing projects that demand deep mechanical expertise, from HVAC systems to structural engineering and integrated equipment solutions across a wide range of industries.

What will you do?

• Design mechanical systems for customer applications, covering HVAC, structural components, and supporting equipment from concept through detailed engineering
• Define technical strategies, select equipment, and establish standards that ensure quality and consistency across projects
• Diagnose and resolve product and system issues in both lab and field environments, delivering timely solutions
• Prepare technical documentation and risk assessments that inform customer decisions and support project success

What are the key skills for success?

• Mechanical Design — intermediate level; creating system layouts and specifications for diverse mechanical applications
• HVAC System Design — intermediate level; engineering heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions for customer environments
• Technical Solution Design — intermediate level; translating customer requirements into actionable engineering deliverables
• Problem Solving — intermediate level; diagnosing and resolving technical challenges in lab and field settings
• Active Listening — intermediate level; understanding customer needs and translating them into technical requirements
• Requirements Analysis — developing level; defining project scope and technical specifications from stakeholder input
• Design Optimization — developing level; refining mechanical solutions for performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Technical Documentation — developing level; producing clear reports, drawings, and specifications for internal and customer use

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with mechanical systems and industry advancements
• Ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative, cross-functional team environments
• Strong communication skills that make complex technical concepts accessible to diverse audiences
• Adaptability and practical problem-solving mindset to navigate evolving project demands

What's in it for me?

• Diverse project portfolio spanning HVAC, structural design, and prefabricated building systems across multiple industries
• Opportunity to influence technical standards and shape how solutions are delivered to customers
• Collaborative team culture that values specialized expertise and supports your professional development
• Meaningful work where your engineering contributions directly impact customer success

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

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• 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.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 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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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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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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