Schneider Electric is the world's power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric manufactures and markets a comprehensive range of products and services for the residential, buildings, industry, and energy and infrastructure markets. Schneider Electric has 105,000 employees worldwide, operations in 130 countries, and recorded sales of $17.2 (U.S.) billion in 2006 through 13,000 sales outlets.

Schneider Electric in the US
Headquartered in Palatine, Ill., the North American Operating Division of Schneider Electric had sales of $3.7 billion (U.S.) in 2006 and is one of four geographic divisions of Schneider Electric, headquartered in Paris, France. The North American Operating Division markets the Square D, Telemecanique and Merlin Gerin brand products to customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

In the United States, Schneider Electric is best known by its flagship Square D brand, with Telemecanique becoming increasingly known in the industrial control and automation markets and supported by many Square D distributors. For more than 100 years, Square D has been a market-leading brand of electrical distribution and industrial control products, systems and services.

  • Location:
    West Kingston, RI 02892
  • Job Category:
    Engineering
  • Occupation:
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Career Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)

    Job RefCode:
    16651

Configuration Engineer


Intro:
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centers/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company's 114,000 employees achieved sales of more than $25 billion in 2008, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations "Make the most of their energy."

www.us.schneider-electric.com



APC by Schneider Electric is a global leader in critical power and cooling services, providing industry leading products, software and systems.


Job Responsibilities:
APC by Schneider Electric is looking to fill the position of Configuration Engineer . The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing pre-sales Technical and Engineering support related to Schneider Electric Data Center and Facilities products.

The candidate will be responsible for the following:


• Develop, and / or review customer specification. Provide compliance document.


• Teleconference and Site technical escalation support for Sales, Partners, and End User Customers.


• Configure, Provide Documentation, and Develop quotes for Custom Products.


• Provide Configuration and Quotes for large and complex flow goods projects.


• Assembly and documentation of custom prototypes.


• Provide one line, electrical, and mechanical drawings when needed.


• Create Proposals and Submittal Documents. Requires ability to perform functions of Configuration Center Rep, Flow Goods Applications Engineer, Custom Engineering, and CAD/SolidWorks Technician.

Skill Set Requirements for the position:


• Minimum of 4 years of industry experience


• 4+ year degree required (BA, BS)


• Knowledge of Power, Cooling, and Management Applications.


• Familiarity with APC/MGE Products within the Schneider offerings.


• Understanding of APC Sales Tools: InfraStruXure Designer, MGE Fundamental Support Selection tools and Product Configurators. Type A Configurator, Rack Configurator. Custom Engineering Database.


• Customer facing/sales skills.


• Ability to provide training for sales and partners on Schneider products and applications.


• Understanding of Datacenter cooling practices.


• Presentation Skills. Solid Works, Vidio, and Auto Cad. Creation of Proposal and submittal Documents Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing job requirements.


• Ability to manage several projects and prioritize is essential.


• Very strong Customer Facing Skills.



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Schneider Electric Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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