Senior Engineer I - Application

Schneider Electric; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Houston is seeking a Senior Engineer I, Application to design digital systems and support infrastructure for industrial customers. You will craft conceptual and detailed designs, specify equipment, and guide project teams through FAT/SAT, commissioning, and deployment.

You will mentor junior engineers, communicate results to stakeholders, and contribute to engineering standards while traveling up to 20% to sites and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in digital systems engineering, industrial automation, telecommunications, industrial networking, cybersecurity, or related disciplines.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting industrial digital systems and communications infrastructures.
• Knowledge of industrial networking technologies, communication protocols, system integration, and data management architectures.
• Ability to develop engineering documentation, specifications, testing procedures, and technical reports.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with customers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for digital systems, networks, and automation platforms.
• Provide technical expertise for design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operation.
• Support FAT, SAT, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans for project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and support development of engineering capabilities.
• Review work products for quality, compliance, and standards adherence.
• Collaborate with project teams and customers to achieve objectives.

Skills

Digital systems design

Industrial automation

Industrial networking

Cybersecurity

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Schneider Electric technologies

Foxboro DCS

Triconex Safety Systems

EcoStruxure platforms

Modicon PLCs

Job description

What will you do?

In this Senior Engineer I, Application role, you will provide technical designs, engineering expertise, and application development support for digital systems and associated infrastructure. You will develop conceptual and detailed application designs, support equipment selection, establish technical strategies, and contribute to standards, testing methodologies, and best practices. As a technical contributor, you will communicate technical results and solutions to internal stakeholders and customers while troubleshooting complex system issues in both laboratory and field environments. You will also provide technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced engineers while supporting the successful execution of customer projects.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Systems Design and Engineering

• Develop conceptual and detailed application designs for digital systems, communications infrastructure, industrial networks, system architecture, automation platforms, and monitoring solutions.
• Provide technical expertise for design, specification, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operation of digital systems supporting industrial customer applications.
• Establish technical strategies, engineering standards, equipment selections, design methodologies, and best practices for assigned projects.
• Develop engineering deliverables including architecture drawings, network diagrams, functional specifications, system design documentation, and testing procedures.
• Perform system integration activities involving Schneider Electric technologies and third‑party digital platforms, software, and communications systems.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans to support successful project execution.
• Provide technical‑commercial input and support project teams, proposals, and customer solution development activities.

Technical Leadership and Customer Support

• Communicate technical results, issues, recommendations, and solutions to customers, project teams, and engineering leadership.
• Troubleshoot complex product, application, and system issues in laboratory and customer site environments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and support development of engineering capabilities within the organization.
• Review engineering work products for quality, accuracy, compliance, and adherence to applicable standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, service personnel, and customer stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to digital system engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and cybersecurity requirements relevant to digital systems.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% as required to support project execution and customer needs.

Success in this Role

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in digital systems design while consistently delivering high‑quality engineering solutions that support customer project objectives. Success will be measured through effective application design, technical problem solving, customer satisfaction, project execution support, and the ability to mentor less experienced engineers. The individual will contribute to the advancement of digital systems capabilities, improve operational reliability, and support the successful deployment of innovative technologies across a broad range of customer applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in digital systems engineering, industrial automation, telecommunications, industrial networking, cybersecurity, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting industrial digital systems and communications infrastructures.
• Knowledge of industrial networking technologies, communication protocols, system integration, and data management architectures.
• Ability to develop engineering documentation, specifications, testing procedures, and technical reports.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with customers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to less experienced engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Schneider Electric automation technologies, including Foxboro DCS, Triconex Safety Systems, EcoStruxure platforms, and Modicon PLCs.
• Experience executing projects within the Oil & Gas, Chemicals, LNG, Refining, Energy, or Industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of project execution methodologies, engineering resource planning, and financial management principles.

Benefits

Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, well‑being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms such as Coursera.

Collaboration, recognition, inclusive workplace, and community engagement with volunteer leave and support for the Schneider Electric Foundation.

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.