Automation Design Engineer- Engineering at Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems.

Your Mission

Schneider Electric Africa seeks an Automation Design Engineer-Engineering who will provide technical design, architectures, knowledge and know how for customers in a specific application domain. He / she will apply standards, procedures and best practices in autonomy and report on potential commercial risk or opportunities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for design and build all components that goes into the Low Voltage/ Medium Voltage segments within the assigned domain to develop the technical solutions with internal and external customers.

Your Role – Magic happens when you bring great people together!

• Preparing and executing Relay Protection, Control, Monitoring and Automation Solutions.


• Support tendering team in solution creation and product selection for Relays.


• Have working and experienced knowledge of PLC programming and development of logics.


• Have working knowledge of Medium Voltage Systems and their related power protection schemes.


• Be able to draft, design and execute automation projects over a range of applications such as distribution systems and industrial systems.


• Prepare cable schedules to facilitate communication and command between MV switchgear and Protection Relays.


• Come up with configurations for Protection Relays and test the same during execution.


• Design of electrical control systems using electrical CAD software.


• Work closely with all the Internal and External stakeholders to maximize the technical support and creation of Business Opportunities.


• Educate on all SE products and services.


• Application expertise with solutions related to Schneider products including power management, interfacing with generation controls, communications protocols, network topologies and IEC 61850.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Automation Engineering.


• Preferably3 years of related experience within markets segments and industry (Energy Automation) i.e. SCADA/MV Protection.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings, layouts, Single line diagrams, specifications, and schematics.


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively while delivering under pressure.


• Drive for Results – strong will to compete and win and achieve in business environment to provide the technical support in the Automation domain.


• Must have demonstrated good LV, MV technical skills, be a self-starter, and a strong closer.


• Passionate, High Responsibility, Strong personality, Proactive mind-set, and a team player


• Ability to build a sustainable and reliable relationship with the channel partners and the customers.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Thorough knowledge of Schneider Electric services offers throughout the Automation portfolio range product.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Automation related tools.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Being analytical and strategic with excellent problem-solving skills to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.


• Able to influence and guide different stakeholders on solutions available.

Bonus Points For (Desired Skills)

• Skills with Eplan, AUTOCAD, Visio will be preferred for designing network architectures.


• Understanding the controls and functionality of each machine feature.

Benefits

Schneider Electric believes in rewarding and recognizing employees who contribute to the success of the Company. Our rewards programs are designed for employees who are aligned to our strategy, engaged and successfully contributing to the organizational goals. These philosophies, as well as our desire to care for you and your family, form the basis of our Total Rewards offer.

We offer a wide-ranging reward package that goes far beyond your monthly salary including a generous holiday entitlement, defined contribution pension scheme and a range of supplementary benefits that are market competitive.

Req: 007909

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