Schneider Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of a System Application Engineer in our Chicago, Illinois, location. 

What do you get to do in this position?

This position is typically held by someone early in their career, new to the industry, and/or a recent college graduate. The individual's experience may be limited, as is their exposure to our specific business. This position is responsible for providing high-quality engineering designs per specifications, standards, budgets, and schedules, and/or providing central software support for HVAC and access/security critical applications, as well as participating on a team to design, install, start up, commission, and service building automation control and facility management systems.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Understand how to read plans, specifications, drawings, and estimates
• Lead resolution of project issues through RFI’s, field surveys, and customer communications.
• Managing incoming requests from customers, subcontractors, engineers, and project managers efficiently so they are addressed promptly while balancing work assignments.
• Be able to read and understand hardware submittals, read or write simple programming, and assist others in start-up controls equipment at a basic level with mentor support.
• Maintain and adhere to standards for engineering hardware and software designs.
• Assist the PM in reviewing contract documentation, coordinating drawings, material procurement, and management throughout the project cycle.
• Basic understanding of operator workstation use, graphics, and software development.
• Participate in basic field startup using standard start-up and checkout processes.
• Contribute to successful job close-out by keeping project drawings and documentation up to date during the installation phase.
• Proficiency in the usage of Studio 360 and the Prometheus app and any other applicable engineering tools.

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $70,000 - $75,000 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.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

This role does not support sponsorship and requires work authorization within the United States. 

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