Senior Design Engineer

Schneider Electric; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

15 days of paid time off per year

Paid family leave

Learning platforms access

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is seeking an experienced electromechanical engineer. This role focuses on creating verification and validation plans while supporting global manufacturing plants. Responsibilities include product design changes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading customer returns analysis.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with AGILE methodologies. Schneider Electric offers a rewarding benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in electromechanical mass production industries.
• Familiar with metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding processes.
• Travel required ~15% to NAM GSC manufacturing plants (USA and Mexico).

Responsibilities

• Creation of verification and validation plans.
• Support global supply chain manufacturing plants in North America.
• Audit manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead internal and external customer returns analysis.

Skills

Electromechanical design expertise

5 to 10 years of relevant experience

AGILE methodology knowledge

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Basic 3D CAD modeling

Product testing experience

Design for manufacturability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Master’s degree in science

Tools

3D CAD tools

CAE software

Job description

What will you do?

• Creation of verification and validation plans. Apply methodical problem‑solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys and 8Ds) and tools (e.g., Fishbone Diagram) to solve problems.
• Responsible for the validation of FAIRs and Pilot Run reviews.
• Support Global Supply Change Manufacturing Plants in North America.
• Audit the manufacturing facilities of assigned product families to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., UL, IEC, ANSI).
• Creates, modifies and validates bills of materials and CAD drawings of parts and sub‑assemblies in accordance with technical specifications, customer expectations and supply chain constraints.
• Executes assigned product design changes—drawings and BOMs—according to given technical specifications using dedicated tools (software, database, 2D and 3D CAD systems).
• Responsible for engineering analysis activities, including thermal, electromagnetic, dynamical and structural analyses to ensure adequate performance, quality, reliability, and compliance with ratings, product specifications and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC, IEC).
• Create and execute verification & validation plans in SE laboratories, analyze results and share reports with internal and external customers (with possible support).
• Lead internal and external customer returns analysis.
• Lead and execute Circuit Breaker and LV equipment projects, coordinating project scheduling, planning and safety reviews.
• Design solutions from technical specifications to meet customer value expectations and quality goals while respecting supply‑chain constraints.
• Production line engineering qualification.
• Interpret test results and synthesize data into technical reports to effectively convey summary and conclusions to audiences (e.g., peers, management, product owners, scrum masters).
• Lead the creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents to reflect product design changes.
• May provide mentoring, instructions or assistance to other engineers or functions.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• BS or equivalent expertise in electromechanical design in electrical distribution products. Master’s in science is a plus.
• Must have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in electromechanical mass production industries.
• AGILE methodology knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Basic 3D CAD modeling.
• Intermediate experience in product testing and evaluation methods (UL, CSA, NOM, IEC, CCC, ANSI).
• Product design experience highly recommended (LVE, MCCB, ACB).
• Knowledge of CAE (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.
• Familiar with design for manufacturability and design for assembly techniques.
• Travel required ~15% – travel to NAM GSC manufacturing plants (USA and Mexico).

Additional Skills

• Teamwork and team‑leader abilities.
• 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.
• Ability to lead R&D projects.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field. Master’s in science is a plus.

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 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.