Senior Principal Power Electronics Engineer
Build the future of power. Make sustainability real.
Do you want to work at the intersection of cutting-edge power electronics, large-scale energy systems, and global sustainability? Join Schneider Electric—recognized as one of the world's most sustainable companies—and become a technical leader shaping the next generation of high-power, mission‑critical energy conversion solutions.
We are expanding our global R&D organization and are looking for a Senior Principal Power Electronics Engineer with deep expertise and a passion for innovation. This is a high-impact role where your designs, decisions, and ideas will directly influence products deployed worldwide.
Why Join Schneider Electric?
At Schneider Electric, our purpose is simple and powerful:
Empower everyone to make the most of our energy and resources.
We lead the industry in secure power, energy optimization, and sustainability, supporting customers across data centers, energy infrastructure, industry, buildings, and housing. With 165,000+ employees in 100 countries and €38B in annual revenue, we combine global scale with strong local expertise.
Here, innovation is not a slogan—it's how we work: Learn fast. Fail fast. Monetize fast.
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $150,000 - $160,000 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.
Your Role: Technical Leadership in Power Electronics
As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will act as a subject-matter expert in power conversion, driving technical excellence across our 3-phase UPS systems, large kVA converters, and DC power platforms.
You will own designs end-to-end—from early concept and topology selection through validation, industrialization, and field support—while collaborating with world-class teams across firmware, mechanical, systems, and verification engineering.
What You'll Be Doing:
Power Electronics & System Design
Lead the design and development of high-power UPS and 3-phase / DC power conversion systems
Define and validate power topologies, magnetics, passive components, and semiconductor selections
Design electronic subassemblies including schematics, PCB layout, and power stages
Ensure designs meet safety, functional, reliability, cost, and performance targets
Technical Authority & Innovation
Serve as a technical reference for power electronics across current and future product platforms
Drive selection and adoption of development, simulation, and HIL tools
Conduct technical studies, explorations, and proof‑of‑concepts in power conversion
Author technical papers and contribute to patentable innovations
Cross‑Functional Impact
Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, electrical, V&V, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
Support technical decision-making at senior leadership level with data-driven recommendations
Balance business needs, technology trade-offs, risk, and cost
Provide technical support to sales, marketing, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams
Ownership & Delivery
Take full ownership of assigned projects, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget objectives are met
Contribute to continuous improvement of R&D processes and development standards
What You Bring
Education
Master's degree or higher in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent
Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience in power electronics and energy conversion
Proven experience with high-power converters, UPS systems, or similar domains
Experience with digital control electronics / embedded systems is a strong plus
Prior involvement in innovative or breakthrough product development is highly valued
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of:
Power electronic principles and topologies
Magnetics and inductive design
Passive components and stress calculations
Proficiency with ECAD tools (Cadence preferred)
Experience with simulation, modeling, and validation tools
Professional Skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to thrive in a multicultural, global R\&D environment
Structured, analytical, and ownership-driven mindset
Professional fluency in English
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are passionate about power electronics, large-scale energy systems, and sustainable innovation, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting technical footprint—while helping the world use energy more intelligently.
Make a difference. Join Schneider Electric.
Let us learn about you Apply today.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
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