Senior Product Application Engineer - Variable Speed Drives (VSD)

In Schneider Electric everything we do promotes progress and sustainability for all — our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies where we live and work. From the products, software, and services driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation to corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make an impact by helping people and organizations become more resilient and efficient, more electric and digital.

Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

We are looking for a Senior Product Application Expert - Variable Speed Drives (VSD) to make an impact!

What will you do?

• Demand generation and prescription: Engage with target customers and consultants, deliver technical presentations on Schneider Electric’s portfolio of products and services related to soft starters and variable speed drives. Actively influence specifications for target accounts/projects.
• Technical needs discovery and product selection: Analyse customer requirements from customer discussions and tender specifications, and propose suitable VSD products/solutions to meet requirements. Ensure that solutions meet necessary IEC standards and other industry requirements. Provide technical inputs in cost optimisation for complex bids.
• Partner enablement: Upskill existing and new channel partners on VSD product selection. Where necessary, support partner capability building on VSD testing and commissioning.
• Performance modeling: Calculate expected energy savings, torque profiles, and system efficiency improvements using SE engineering tools and selection software
• Demos: Set up demos showcasing the advanced application functionalities of Schneider Drives that deliver tangible benefits to the customer

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Min Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Min 5 years of experience in VSD - low voltage and medium voltage. Good understanding on their functionality and applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to analyse technical issues and develop effective solutions
• Passion for understanding and championing the needs of VSD users. Past field experience (e.g. drives testing and commissioning, troubleshooting) is preferred.
• Assertive, adaptable, and capable of working in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent in English. In addition, fluency in Chinese is preferred.

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.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

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.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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