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Schneider Electric USA Inc Field Application Engineer in Westerville, Ohio

Application Engineer Columbus, OH region This position will be home-based and requires daily travel to local customer sites within the geographical region. There is the potential for 30-40% travel outside the region, as needed. All expenses are covered and a company credit card is provided. This position might be eligible for a Fleet vehicle (determined by hiring manager and based upon meeting mileage criteria). U.S. Citizenship is Required - Candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials as required. The types of clearances could include, but are not limited to, Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, and more. What will you do?

  • Focus on the deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) at data center facilities.
  • Customer-facing position - the successful candidate must work well in a team environment and will interface directly with contractors and end-users daily.
  • Responsibilities for this position include performing software installation, customization, and start-up services; start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment; device communications; and providing customer training for the commissioned system.
  • Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements.
  • Installation and upgrading of EPMS software.
  • Configuring and commissioning Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware.
  • Performing start-up services and system troubleshooting.
  • Documenting the as-built system.
  • Travel up to 75% to customer sites is required. The majority of travel is domestic with occasional international opportunities.

What qualifications will make you successful?

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on control systems, Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with electrical fundamentals as well as with electrical equipment.
  • Ability to technically troubleshoot network communications (IP Addresses and being able to find devices on a network).
  • Ability to interpret contract specifications and electrical (or mechanical) drawings.
  • Willingness to travel both regionally as well as out of state as needed. (30-40% out of state travel potential).
  • Stable work history.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a group setting, team-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven.

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Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience related to Electrical Power Monitoring Systems; Building Automation Systems, Systems Integration, and/or Energy Management Systems.
  • Experience working around electrical equipment such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, etc.
  • Thorough understanding of power generation, power distribution, and power quality concepts.
  • Good understanding of industry-standard communication protocols with an emphasis on Modbus, IEC 61850, and BACnet.
  • Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware.
  • Knowledgeable in computer programming languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Python, etc.), databases (SQL), and HTML development.
  • HMI configuration experience, including graphical screen development.
  • Direct experience with Schneider Electric proprietary software such as Power Monitoring Expert, Power SCADA Expert, and Wonderware.

Notes:

The first 3-4 weeks involve training and safety classes (online), followed by on-the-job training, partnered with a peer. This will require more than typical overnight travel until candidates get the necessary experience.

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