Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $86,400 - $129,600 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits. If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form. Join Schneider Electric as an Application Engineer – Protection, Controls & Automation Travel: This role will travel up to 50% to customers across the U.S. We’re looking for an Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes. What You’ll Do Work on Complex Projects: Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution. Be a Safety Champion: Promote Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture in every aspect of your work. What You Bring Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems. 2+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects. Advanced knowledge of: Power systems and protection schemes. Protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes. Testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection. Proficiency in communication protocols: Modbus, DNP, IEC61850 . Experience executing complex relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850. Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills. Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically. Familiarity with Schneider Electric’s Medium and Low Voltage systems is a plus. Trust Charter At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr