Product Design Engineer

Schneider Electric; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Employee incentives

Job summary

Schneider Electric Corp in Huntington, IN is seeking a Product Design Engineer to design custom Low Voltage Transformers and lead cost and safety initiatives. You will manage BOM/drawing changes, PFMEAs, and support new product development while aligning with SPS, ISO and UL standards.

You will build prototypes, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with R&D and production teams to improve reliability and performance of manufactured products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Design Engineering or related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with pilot runs and stage gate processes.
• Ability to independently assess solutions and contribute to problem solving.
• Proficiency in updating technical documentation and managing design under R&D delegation.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with plant and R&D teams.
• Commitment to corporate compliance and continuous product improvement.

Responsibilities

• Designing custom Low Voltage Transformers to meet incoming Field Orders.
• Lead QVE projects to improve cost-efficiency, material/labor productivity, and safety.
• Coordinate BOM and drawing changes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain PFMEAs and reduce RPNs through site initiatives.
• Support SPS, ISO, and UL standards compliance during development.
• Collaborate with product growth team on new product development.
• Gather and analyze equipment issues, implement corrective actions.
• Build prototypes under R&D delegation to support testing and innovation.
• Contribute to local product and process knowledge, resolving manufacturing or customer issues.
• Ensure compliance with corporate performance standards and enhance product robustness.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Manufacturing processes

R&D delegation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office Suite

ERP Systems

Job description

Sponsorship is not included for this role: we are not able to consider anyone who is on a current work visa or who will require a work visa in the future.

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Product Design Engineer at our Huntington, IN plant. You’ll design custom Low Voltage Transformers, lead cost and safety improvement initiatives, and support new product development. Key responsibilities include managing BOM and drawing updates, maintaining PFMEAs, ensuring compliance with SPS, ISO, and UL standards, building prototypes, and resolving technical issues to enhance product performance and reliability.

What will you do?

• Designing custom Low Voltage Transformers to meet the specifications of incoming Field Orders.
• Leading Quality Value Engineering (QVE) projects to enhance cost-efficiency, material/labor productivity, and safety for both production teams and end users.
• Coordinating Bill of Materials (BOM) and drawing changes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintaining and improving site PFMEAs, leading initiatives to reduce critical Risk Priority Numbers (RPNs).
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts aligned with Schneider Performance System (SPS), ISO, and UL standards.
• Collaborating with the product growth team on new product development initiatives.
• Gathering and analyzing equipment issues, proposing and implementing corrective actions.
• Building prototypes under R&D delegation to support innovation and testing.
• Contributing to local product and process knowledge, and resolving technical challenges in manufacturing or customer applications.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate performance standards and enhancing product robustness.

Who will you report to?

Customer Satisfaction & Quality Manager.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with pilot runs and stage gate processes.
• Ability to independently assess solutions and contribute to technical problem-solving.
• Proficiency in updating technical documentation and managing design under R&D delegation.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with plant and R&D teams.
• Commitment to corporate compliance and continuous product improvement.

Key Competencies:

• Application Needs Understanding
• Engineering Skills
• Efficiency through Methods & Tools
• Design to Cost
• Materials
• Electromechanics Engineering
• Safety & Security Applications

Key Systems & Tools:

• MS Office Suite
• ERP Systems
• 2D/3D Drawing Software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

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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.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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.

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.

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.

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.

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