Principal Design Engineer

Schneider Electric • Full-time • Iowa, United States • $120k - $150k / year • 1d ago

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Principal Design Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA or Columbia, MO in a hybrid role (2 days a week on-site) to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the "Great Places to Work", by Forbes as "America's Best Employers for Diversity", and by Equileap as the "World's Top 10 in Gender Equality" and by TIME as the "Most Sustainable Company in the World". Be part of a dynamic and supportive team where you'll have the space to learn and grow while working on fascinating and meaningful projects in an exciting and profitable field. Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work/life balance, all within a highly profitable and evolving business with a bright outlook. This is your chance to thrive in an environment that encourages your next career step! You can advance your career and eventually transition into exciting roles in marketing, program management, H&D, or global supply chain just to name a few. Also, you could transition to working in a lab environment, setting you up for future success and growth! If you're looking to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

Maintain and own the MCCB and ACB offer within NAM - PowerPacT and MasterPact Circuit Breakers
Lead a team of Electromechanical Project Engineers assigned to support GSC production lines and localization projects

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible to create and review verification and validation plans
Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys and 8Ds) and tools (e.g. Fishbone Diagram) to solve problems
Responsible for the validation of FAIRs and Pilot Run reviews
Actively support Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Plants in North America
Audit the manufacturing facilities of assigned product family to help ensure product compliance to applicable regulatory standards (e.g. UL, IEC, ANSI)
Validate bills of materials and CAD drawings of parts and sub-assemblies in accordance with technical specifications, customer expectations, and supply chain constraints
Execute assigned product design changes - drawings and BOMs according to given technical specifications using dedicated tools (software, database, 2D and 3D CAD system)
Responsible for engineering analysis activities, including Thermal, Electromagnetic, Dynamical, and Structural, to ensure the adequate performance, quality, and reliability of the product
Ensure compliance to ratings, product specifications, and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC, and IEC)
Create and execute verification & validation plans in SE laboratories
Analyze results and share reports with internal and external customers (with possible support)
Lead internal and external customer returns analysis
Lead and execute Circuit Breaker projects, coordinating project scheduling, planning, and safety reviews
Circuit Breaker production line engineering qualification
Design offers from technical specifications to meet customer value expectations and quality goals with respect to supply chain constraints
Interpret test results and synthesize data into technical reports to effectively convey summary and conclusions to the audience (e.g. peers, management, product owners, scrum masters)
Lead the creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents to reflect product design changes
Provide mentoring, coaching, instructions/assistance to other senior engineers or functions
Contribute actively to knowledge and know-how development and sharing

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field or equivalent expertise in electromechanical design in electrical distribution products
At least 10+ years of relevant experience in electromechanical mass production industries
Experience in Product Testing and Evaluation Methods (UL/ CSA/NOM/ IEC/ CCC/ ANSI)
Deep knowledge of circuit breaker products, theory, and application
AGILE Methodology knowledge and experience
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and 3D CAD Modeling
Knowledge of first principles of Physics and Engineering Practice
Metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding processes
Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly techniques
Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, manufacturing operations and others)
Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation
Demonstrated ability to lead R&D projects
Travel required 30% - Travel to NAM GSC Manufacturing Plants (USA and Mexico)

Skills & Abilities

Teamwork and leadership abilities
Interpersonal skills (ability to interact with other functions, North America and overseas)
Motivated self-starter, able to work in parallel on multiple projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferences

Knowledge of CAE (Ex, Structural, Thermal, Kinematics, etc)
Master's in science

Benefits

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more

Who will you report to?

Power Products Critical Development Engineering Director

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Schedule: Full-time

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Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Principal Design Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA or Columbia, MO in a hybrid role (2 days a week on-site) to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the "Great Places to Work", by Forbes as "America's Best Employers for Diversity", and by Equileap as the "World's Top 10 in Gender Equality" and by TIME as the "Most Sustainable Company in the World". Be part of a dynamic and supportive team where you'll have the space to learn and grow while working on fascinating and meaningful projects in an exciting and profitable field. Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work/life balance, all within a highly profitable and evolving business with a bright outlook. This is your chance to thrive in an environment that encourages your next career step! You can advance your career and eventually transition into exciting roles in marketing, program management, H&D, or global supply chain just to name a few. Also, you could transition to working in a lab environment, setting you up for future success and growth! If you're looking to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

Maintain and own the MCCB and ACB offer within NAM - PowerPacT and MasterPact Circuit Breakers
Lead a team of Electromechanical Project Engineers assigned to support GSC production lines and localization projects

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible to create and review verification and validation plans
Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g. 5 Whys and 8Ds) and tools (e.g. Fishbone Diagram) to solve problems
Responsible for the validation of FAIRs and Pilot Run reviews
Actively support Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Plants in North America
Audit the manufacturing facilities of assigned product family to help ensure product compliance to applicable regulatory standards (e.g. UL, IEC, ANSI)
Validate bills of materials and CAD drawings of parts and sub-assemblies in accordance with technical specifications, customer expectations, and supply chain constraints
Execute assigned product design changes - drawings and BOMs according to given technical specifications using dedicated tools (software, database, 2D and 3D CAD system)
Responsible for engineering analysis activities, including Thermal, Electromagnetic, Dynamical, and Structural, to ensure the adequate performance, quality, and reliability of the product
Ensure compliance to ratings, product specifications, and standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC, and IEC)
Create and execute verification & validation plans in SE laboratories
Analyze results and share reports with internal and external customers (with possible support)
Lead internal and external customer returns analysis
Lead and execute Circuit Breaker projects, coordinating project scheduling, planning, and safety reviews
Circuit Breaker production line engineering qualification
Design offers from technical specifications to meet customer value expectations and quality goals with respect to supply chain constraints
Interpret test results and synthesize data into technical reports to effectively convey summary and conclusions to the audience (e.g. peers, management, product owners, scrum masters)
Lead the creation and update of Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (xFMEA) documents to reflect product design changes
Provide mentoring, coaching, instructions/assistance to other senior engineers or functions . click apply for full job details