Senior Power Electronics Engineer – UPS & 3-Phase Systems

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team, focusing on the design and development of 3-phase UPS systems and power converters. You will own electrical specifications, lead qualification, lab testing, and documentation, collaborating with global teams to optimize for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in electrical product development.
• Hands-on design, testing, and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of electrical components, earthing, protection, and standards.
• Ability to create electrical drawings 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

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEE Electrical

Job description

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team, focusing on the design and development of 3-phase UPS systems and power converters. You will own electrical specifications, lead qualification, lab testing, and documentation, collaborating with global teams to optimize for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical