Senior Manager, LV Engineering

Socket.dev; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (20 days)

12 holidays per year

401(k) + match

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Senior Manager for Low Voltage Equipment Engineering within the Power Products division to lead engineering activities for LV switchgear, switchboard, and MCC offers. You will guide a high-performing team, align technical strategy with market needs, and influence the roadmap with product owners and marketing leaders.

The role requires a strong track record in leadership, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration, with focus on safety, cybersecurity, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in leading technical teams
• Proven track record in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of products, solutions, and industry trends
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at various levels
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering activities for Low Voltage Switchgear, Switchboard and MCC offers
• Provide technical guidance to engineering team members
• Collaborate with Product owners and marketing leaders on the technical roadmap
• Develop existing and new technical competencies within the team
• Engage with cross-functional teams for technical assistance
• Evaluate the performance of engineering team members
• Act as chairman of the Offer Safety Committee

Skills

Business Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Decision Making

Coaching

Product Architecture

Project Management Methodologies

Cybersecurity

Competitive Intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Job description

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity available for a Senior Manager for Low Voltage (LV) Equipment Engineering inour Power Products division. You will work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Glassdoor as the 11th spot on the “Best Place To Work” and by TIME as the “Most Sustainable Company in the World.”

Your Missions

• Lead all engineering activities (maintenance of existing offers and new product development) for our Low Voltage Switchgear, Switchboard and Motor Control Center offers

• Provide technical guidance and assistance to engineering team members

• Collaborate with Product owners and marketing league leaders to influence the technical roadmap

• Develop existing and new technical competencies within the team members

• Engage with various cross-functional teams whenever technical assistance is required concerning the offer.

• Evaluate the performance of engineering team members

• Act as the chairman of the Offer Safety Committee

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Business Acumen — aligning technical strategies with organizational priorities and market dynamics

• Strategic Thinking — defining long-term technical direction that supports business growth

• Decision Making — making complex calls on technical architecture and resource allocation

• Coaching — developing technical talent and building high-performing teams

• Product Architecture — designing scalable systems that meet evolving customer needs

• Project Management Methodologies — overseeing execution using agile and structured frameworks

• Cybersecurity — ensuring security considerations are embedded in technical solutions

• Competitive Intelligence — monitoring market trends to inform product and technology decisions

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred)

• 10+ years of experience in leading technical teams

• Proven track record in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong understanding of products, solutions, and industry trends

• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at various levels.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams

• Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences

• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of industry trends

• Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role shaping technical strategy and innovation across the organization

• Opportunity to lead talented teams and foster a culture of collaboration and growth

• Exposure to emerging technologies and the chance to influence long-term product direction

• Supportive environment with access to leadership development and career advancement

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

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. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 168,800 - USD 253,200 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.

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 (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date).

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares (eligibility depends on start date), and 401(k) + match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through Schneider Electric Foundation, initiatives that support youth education, and military leave benefits.

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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