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Principal Project Application Engineer

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Principal Project Application Engineer

Bratislava, Slovakia

This position is for a professional BMS Engineer of Digital Energy BMS systems in large and complex Projects such as Life Sciences and Data Centers.

This is a customer facing position, with a working on customer site during all commissioning phases, leading a group of engineers - Travel 70% of time away from home location.

Job Description:

As Principal Project Application Engineer You will maintain, install, configure, and commission our full suite of products primarily our EcoStruxure solutions for BMS.

Provide design technical documents (System architecture, Panel drawings, BOQ, ...) and technical assistance and leadership to our team.

Working at multiple client sites (Data Centers, Digital Buildings, ...), you will become part of a team that provides outstanding service and support to our clients.

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Your key responsibilities will be:
  1. Design project technical documentation (System I/O list, BOM, Panel drawings, system architecture, ...etc.)
  2. Lead High- Performance Teams Inspire, mobilize and energize. Build PASSION and ENGAGEMENT towards a common goal. Give the example and be a role model. Create an environment where people want to excel and recognize and reward their accomplishments. Develop Talents, Experience and EXPERTISE. Promote Diversity. Empower.
  3. Schedule / Forecast & Resource Management Ability to manage planning and scheduling of technicians & engineers according to skills in order to respect customer requests and Schneider Electric interest to optimize utilization rate.
  4. Commissioning of BMS including but not limited to HVAC, chiller plants, building automation systems, etc.
  5. Programming of BMS systems
  6. Design and implement HMI (Human Machine Interface) screens and visualizations to provide real-time data and control capabilities for operators.
  7. Handles overall technical responsibilities for one or more projects, including project specification, functionality, testing and commissioning
  8. Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in BMS and data centers industries.

What's in it for you?
  • Employee share ownership program
  • Very good cafeteria program for all employees
  • Depending on position and performance - up to 2.5 months worth of annual bonus
  • Special recognition program for high performers
  • Schneider Electric wide internal mobility program - great way to progress on your career in-country or outside of country
  • Countless opportunities for technical and soft skills development and learning
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility of home office
  • Daily use of English
  • Language courses
  • C ontribution to supplementary pension saving (DDS)
  • Global family leave program
  • Life insurance
  • European employee assistance program
  • Working in a great multinational team of a top global company

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Typically requires professional experience working with development of BMS, ENMS, EMPS
  • Knowledge of industrial protocols and communication standards (OPC, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
  • Team player with good leadership and communication skills and able to travel when required.
  • Very detail-oriented, and capable of leading teams during projects commissioning or troubleshooting situations.
  • Experience with HMI design and visualization tools.
  • Professional user of Microsoft Office
  • Understanding of BMS and datacenters technologies.
  • Excellent command of English
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Adhering to the principals & values
  • Adapting and responding to change

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.

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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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Client-provided location(s): Bratislava, Slovakia
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/75547?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time