Smart Factory Engineer

Schneider Electric; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 86,400 - 120,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and basicLife

401(k) with company match

Learning and development via Schneider

Paid time off and holidays

Volunteer leave and family benefits

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Smart Factory Engineer in El Paso to optimize systems integration and digital performance for the new plant. The role bridges factory equipment with SE Cloud to advance the IIoT strategy.

You will drive EcoStruxure adoption, coach cross‑functional teams, and lead equipment integration while aligning with digital architecture and future tech directions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong IIoT architectures & data communication knowledge.
• Proficiency with industrial protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, CAN, Profibus, MQTT).
• SQL and Tableau for data visualization; Python or Node.js is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive EcoStruxure deployment and adoption across the facility.
• Provide cross-functional technical coaching on digital solutions.
• Take responsibility for equipment integration and data flow to cloud.
• Ensure gateway devices are configured for downstream/upstream communication.
• Validate digital architecture and influence future strategy.
• Lead and conduct digital manufacturing qualification assessments.

Skills

IIoT architectures

Data communication devices

Networking

Wireless devices

Industrial protocols

SQL

Tableau

Python/Node.js (bonus)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Smart Factory Engineer at Schneider Electric in El Paso, TX, reports to the Digital Transformation Manager and focuses on optimizing systems integration, design, and performance for the new El Paso plant. The role bridges physical manufacturing equipment and digital cloud infrastructure to drive our Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) strategy.

What Will You Do?

• EcoStruxure Deployment & Adoption: Drive the sustained adoption and deployment of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure platforms across the facility, ensuring the site maximizes value, scalability, and performance of our digital ecosystem.
• Cross‑Functional Technical Coaching: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to other departments as they implement digital solutions and smart manufacturing initiatives across the campus.
• Equipment Integration: Take responsibility for the integration and delivery of digital/natively connected equipment from manufacturing to our Schneider Electric plants.
• Connectivity Management: Ensure all gateway devices are fully configured and ready to communicate data downstream and upstream between the manufacturing plant and the SE Cloud.
• Digital Architecture & Strategy: Verify planned equipment configurations against existing digital architecture and help influence future architectural strategies as technology evolves.
• Assessments: Lead and conduct comprehensive digital manufacturing qualification assessments.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Industry Experience: 3+ years in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Technical Expertise (3+ years):
  • Extensive experience with IIoT architectures and data communication devices, including networking, wireless devices, gateways, routers, and cloud servers.
  • A strong background in wireless communications protocols, digital device test applications, and system integration documentation.
  • Deep knowledge of standard industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, CAN, Profibus, MQTT).
  • Proficiency in database management and data visualization, specifically utilizing SQL and Business Intelligence platforms (Tableau).
  • Bonus: Strong programming skills, particularly in Python or Node.js.
• Professional Skills: Proven ability to work independently within a cross‑functional, multicultural, and virtual environment.

Benefits

• Compensation: USD 86,400 – USD 120,600 per year (base pay and short‑term incentives).
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Benefit Bucks and flexible work arrangements.
• Paid family leave, well‑being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• 401(k) with company match and options for company share ownership.
• Learning and development opportunities via the Schneider Career Hub and platforms like Coursera.
• Volunteer leave, support for youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
• Inclusive workplace culture and recognition programs.

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.