SST R&D Senior Manager

Schneider Electric; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer leave

401(k) + match

Career development

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced R&D Senior Manager to lead Power Conversion in North America and to build a world-class R&D organization. The role focuses on advancing Solid State Transformer technologies, aligning with global strategy, and strengthening presence in the North American ecosystem.

The candidate will guide technical roadmaps, drive organizational growth, and ensure milestone delivery while collaborating with teams in the US, Europe, and China.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics.
• 15+ years of experience in power electronics or related domains.
• Proven leadership in scaling R&D organizations.
• Experience with product incubation, development and industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Contribute and execute the Power Electronics technology roadmap. Lead SST execution from concept to light industrialization.
• Organization & Capability Building: Establish and scale the SST R&D team with testing and validation laboratory.
• Execution Excellence: Oversee SST R&D programs and ensure delivery of milestones and performance targets.
• Global Collaboration: Align with global R&D teams across US, Europe, and China.

Skills

Power electronics expertise

Leadership experience

SST knowledge

Global collaboration

Product incubation & industrialization

Education

PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics

Job description

Job Brief

We are looking for an experienced and visionary R&D Senior Manager to lead our Power Conversion in the North American. This position will be responsible for establishing and scaling a world‑class R&D organization, delivering advanced technologies in Solid State Transformer, and strengthening our presence in the North American ecosystem. The role combines strategic leadership, technical depth, and organizational build‑up, with strong visibility across global teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Contribute and execute the Power Electronics technology roadmap aligned with global strategy. Lead SST execution effectively from concept to light industrialization.
• Organization & Capability Building: Establish and scale the SST R&D team with testing and validation laboratory. Build a high-performance, innovation-driven engineering culture.
• Execution Excellence: Oversee key SST R&D programs. Ensure delivery of technical milestones, quality, and performance targets.
• Global Collaboration: Foster strong alignment with global R&D teams across US, Europe, and China.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics
• 15+ years of experience in power electronics or related domains
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and scaling R&D organizations
• Strong expertise in power conversion or SST.
• Experience with product incubation, development and industrialization.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
• Proven ability to lead through complexity and growth
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for innovation and technology leadership

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.

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.

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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family.

• medical (with member reward points)
• dental
• vision
• 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.

• 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.

• ongoing performance and development conversations
• Senior Talent Program
• global career opportunities
• access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors
• learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow

Team Up in the Workplace.

• 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
• fostering an inclusive, caring workplace

Support Your Community.

• volunteer leave
• programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation
• initiatives that support youth education
• military leave benefits

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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