Schneider Electric
Senior Design Reliability & Safety Engineer
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At Schneider Electric™, we believe that great people make a great company. With over 140,000 employees across 100+ countries, we create connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. From simple switches to complex systems, our solutions empower customers to manage and automate their operations efficiently and sustainably. Join us in our mission to ensure that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Design Reliability & Safety Engineer to join our cooling team of quality (Design for Safety and Reliability) experts. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in reliability engineering, passionate about embedding safety, robustness, and reliability into product design across multiple squads and business units.
Key Responsibilities
As a DfSR Practitioner, you will:
- Lead the deployment of Design for Reliability and Robustness (DfSR) processes, tools, and software across multiple product squads.
- Champion the integration of safety and reliability principles into design practices, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Assess critical design elements and develop risk assessment plans focused on safety, robustness, and reliability.
- Coach and guide teams in executing DfSR plans and reporting outcomes to ensure compliance with the highest standards.
- Train and mentor design engineers and project teams in DfSR methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and capability building.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering. Advanced degrees in Reliability Engineering are a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or quality roles, with a strong focus on Design for Reliability (DfSS, DfSR), power systems, electronics, or electromechanical systems.
- Proficiency in ReliaSoft tools and experience in Agile product development environments.
- Strong customer orientation and application knowledge.
- Excellent intercultural communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to mobilize cross-functional teams and lead initiatives.
Preferred certifications:
- DfSS Certifications (CSSGB or CSSBB) (Desirable)
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) (Highly Desirable)
- Experience with P-diagram-driven DFMEA development is highly desirable.
- Coaching and project management experience is a strong advantage.
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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 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. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
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Care for Yourself and Your Family
- Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Benefit Bucks
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid family leaves
- Well-being programs
- 12 holidays per year
- 15 days of paid time off per year
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Invest and Plan Your Future
- Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
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Grow Your Skills and Career
- Performance discussions
- Global opportunities
- Schneider Career Hub
- Learning platforms like Coursera
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Team Up in the Workplace
- Collaboration
- Recognition
- Sharing your voice
- Inclusive workplace
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Support Your Community
- Volunteer leave
- Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
- Youth education initiatives
- 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.
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