What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer II position at Schneider Electric?
Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity available for an Engineer II (Continuous Engineering) for our Power Products division. You will work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Glassdoor as “Best Places To Work” and by TIME as the #1 “Most Sustainable Company in the World.”
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer II for our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Design Center to support the maintenance and optimization of the Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) portfolio, with knowledge of the UL 489 standard.
Job Responsibilities
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected total pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 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.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: 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, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and 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.
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!
€40 billion global revenue
9% organic growth
150 000 employees in 100 countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer II for our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Design Center to support the maintenance and optimization of the Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) portfolio, with knowledge of the UL 489 standard.
Job Responsibilities
- Apply methodical problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys) and tools (e.g., Fishbone Diagram) to investigate and resolve product and manufacturing issues.
- Create and execute verification and validation of test plans in Schneider Electric laboratories, with general guidance for complex activities.
- Perform engineering analysis by interpreting thermal, electromagnetic, dynamic, and structural test results to evaluate product performance, quality, and reliability.
- Support compliance with product ratings, specifications, and applicable standard requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, CCC, and IEC).
- Synthesize data into clear technical reports that communicate methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations to peers and stakeholders.
- Execute assigned Circuit Breaker projects and work packages to maintain and optimize the product offer. Track activities, identify risks, and communicate status to internal stakeholders.
- Execute assigned product design changes, including drawings and bills of materials (BOMs), according to approved technical specifications using engineering software, databases, and 2D/3D CAD systems.
- Develop design solutions from technical specifications to meet customer expectations, quality goals, cost targets, and supply chain constraints.
- Support North American Global Supply Chain manufacturing plants with technical investigations and product compliance activities for the assigned product family (e.g., UL 489, IEC, and ANSI).
- Prepare and support the technical review of deliverables such as PPAP documentation and pilot-run results.
- Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to address quality, performance, cost, and productivity objectives.
- Create and update Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and related risk documentation to reflect product design changes.
- Provide technical assistance and share knowledge with peers, manufacturing, quality, and other partner functions.
- Support customer return analysis, root-cause identification, corrective actions, and documentation of findings.
- Contribute to user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, technical data, and product markings.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or related field, or equivalent expertise in electromechanical design.
- Typically, 3-5 years of relevant experience in electromechanical product design, product maintenance, testing, or mass-production industries.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, problem-solving, or quality-methodology training is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings; Creo experience is preferred.
- Experience supporting product testing and evaluation against applicable requirements (UL, CSA, NOM, IEC, CCC, or ANSI).
- Circuit Breaker or low-voltage electrical distribution product experience is a plus.
- Exposure to computer-aided engineering tools, such as structural, thermal, or kinematic analysis, is a plus.
- Applied knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the ability to use them to solve routine and non-routine technical problems.
- Familiarity with metal stamping, thermoset and thermoplastic molding, springs, fasteners, and related manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) techniques.
- Training or experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: strength of materials, tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, dynamic or kinematic analysis, thermal or magnetic behavior, heat transfer, or statistical analysis of test data.
- Ability to travel to North American manufacturing plants in the United States and Mexico as required.
- Collaborative teamwork skills and the ability to contribute effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Critical thinking, structured problem solving, a hands-on mindset, and a proactive approach.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with local, North American, and global functions.
- Ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across Design Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, and other functions.
- Ability to communicate technical recommendations, build alignment, and constructively influence decisions.
- Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to deliver quality work under deadlines and on visible assignments, while escalating risks and seeking guidance when appropriate.
- Travel to manufacturing facilities and/or customer sites may be required based on business needs.
- Willing to occasionally work non-standard hours to address critical business issues or collaborate with team members in other time zones.
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected total pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 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.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: 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, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and 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.
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!
€40 billion global revenue
9% organic growth
150 000 employees in 100 countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.