Senior Hardware Power Electronics Engineer

Schneider Electric; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 101,600 - 152,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Stock purchase

401(k) match

Flexible work

PTO 15 days

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team in the United States. You will design, develop, and maintain electrical hardware for 3-phase UPS and power converter products, contributing across the full product lifecycle.

You will own electrical specs, qualification, testing, and documentation while collaborating with global teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years in electrical product development.
• Hands-on experience in electrical design, lab testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical components, earthing, short-circuit protection, and codes/standards.
• Experience creating electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical hardware for 3-phase UPS and power converter products.
• Own electrical specifications, qualification, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Review and ensure quality and compliance of electrical designs.
• Specify and qualify electrical components (breakers, fuses, contactors, SCRs, surge protection devices, power cables, etc.).
• Create electrical main circuit diagrams, cable and harness designs, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams, factories, suppliers, and external stakeholders to optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Support field failure analysis and root-cause investigations related to electrical components.
• Contribute to design reviews, standard compliance, and continuous product improvements.
• Share knowledge, coach colleagues, and drive best practices across the organization.

Skills

Electrical design

Lab testing

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Schematic documentation

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SEE Electrical

Job description

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $101,600 - $152,400 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro‑rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital solutions is a basic human right. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative workplace where talented people can grow and make an impact.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team, working with the design and development of 3‑phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and power converters. You will play a key role throughout the full product lifecycle, contributing to technologically advanced and reliable solutions used globally.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical hardware for 3‑phase UPS and power converter products
• Own electrical specifications, qualification, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Review and ensure quality and compliance of electrical designs
• Specify and qualify electrical components (breakers, fuses, contactors, SCRs, surge protection devices, power cables, etc.)
• Create electrical main circuit diagrams, cable and harness designs, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with global R&D teams, factories, suppliers, and external stakeholders to optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, quality, and efficiency
• Support field failure analysis and root‑cause investigations related to electrical components
• Contribute to design reviews, standard compliance, and continuous product improvements
• Share knowledge, coach colleagues, and drive best practices across the organization.

What qualifications make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical product development
• Strong hands‑on experience with electrical design, laboratory testing, and troubleshooting
• Solid knowledge of electrical components, earthing systems, short‑circuit protection, and applicable codes/standards
• Experience creating electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Fluent in English

Nice to have:

• Experience with 3‑phase UPS electrical design
• Knowledge of EMC design and power system studies (harmonics, arc flash, system balancing)
• Familiarity with UPS safety and performance standards
• Experience using SEE Electrical or similar design tools

What We Offer

You will join a collaborative, agile R&D environment with opportunities to work on complex, high‑impact products alongside global teams, while continuing to grow your technical expertise and career at Schneider Electric.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.

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.