Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Schneider Electric is looking for an Electrical Engineer in our El Paso, TX location. This position is responsible for performing order engineering processes and managing day to day order engineering activities for switchboard products at the El Paso production plants. This includes designing custom switchboards, creating bills of materials, developing drawings, seeking alternative part replacements, and helping production and other production support functions with engineering related activities. Position requires work schedule flexibility to be able to support production during the week, on weekends, and across various production shifts. Direct and frequent communication and collaboration with customers remotely and in person through travel.

Essential Functions:

• Design electrical and power distribution switchboard and switchgear equipment.
• Analyze customer requests and use power distribution and product knowledge to develop solutions.
• Generate bill of materials and modify designs of standard assemblies as required to suit the application.
• Create electrical and power distribution schematics and other diagrams using drawing software.
• Interact with electrical and mechanical engineering, and manufacturing personnel to meet plant goals.
• Work in a manufacturing environment.
• Interact with corporate customers, field sales, and marketing personnel.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Power Engineering degree. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem solving, interpersonal and customer relation skills. Must be self-motivated and proactive. Ability to design and model parts and assemblies given basic conceptual information. Ability to interact with engineering and manufacturing personnel. Must be able to effectively utilize time to maintain order schedules. Work schedule flexibility supporting production during the week, weekends, and across shifts.

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of low voltage switchboard / switchgear design, installation, and use.
• Experience with SEEXP, AUTOCAD Electrical drawing software, or similar drawing software.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes governing the installation and use of low voltage switchgear.
• Ability to interpret basic electrical diagrams including front elevation, one-line, and schematic drawings.
• Excellent problem resolution skills.
• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, RS485, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Familiarity with basic PLC programming.
• Familiarity with UL 1558/891 and ANSI C37 preferred.

The expected pay range for this U.S. based position is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 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.

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.