Design Leader Senior (Customer Project Technical Senior Engineer) (hybrid work)

Be part of Customer Projects Operations and experience 50 years in Project and Engineering. Our mission is to master and support grow of large, complex and international projects business for global accounts and targeted customers through the Global and Regional Application Centers, supporting in parallel project ambitions for Local Execution Centers in Europe in tendering and projects executions.

What will you do?

With a permanent position working for Schneider Electric Regional Execution Platform (REP) we are looking for Design Leader Senior  (Customer Project Technical Senior Engineer). He/She will be a part of our customer project execution / application center, and will be in close coperation with project technical teams located outside of Slovakia, requiring international collaboration with other functional teams and stakeholders. He/She will:

• Act as the leader of the technical content of the project, and be the single point of contact regarding all project technical topics;
• Make sure customer technical requirements are fulfilled (in terms of performance, quality, costs and time), in compliance with the contract, and based on the Architecture & Technical specifications defined during the tendering phase;
• Lead a technical team composed of "customer project technical designers and engineers", and ensure technical coordination of all projects stakeholders;
• Lead all technical aspects of customer integrated projects, such as: design, implementation, testing, FAT;
• Manage technical risks and interfaces between the project team stakeholders and the customer;
• and get final customer approval of the overall technical solution designed and delivered.

Place of work:

- Our offices in Slovakia - Bratislava, Žilina and Košice or your home country within EU.
- Possibility to work remotely

- Candidates are welcome from: Europe (EU passport holders preferrably)

Key activities and responsibilities:

Technical team coordination & management:
- Lead & approve basic and detailed design of all technical aspects of an integrated solution, in line with customer and contract requirements (technical performance)
- Make sure the project technical team delivers according to the project planning
- Monitor technical costs, make sure budget for the technical part is under control
- Coordinate all technical implementation activities done at factories or supplier premises and testing facilities until project closure

Technical coordination of project stakeholders:
- Work in close collaboration with Project Manager & other technical designers and engineers who take care of part of the technical scope
- Identifies whether specific expertise support is needed and coordinate the expertise actions if any
- Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of the sub-contracted parts of the project, in strong coordination with procurement team
- Act as a single point of contact for all project stakeholders regarding the technical content of the project

- And ensure technical coordination among the project team

Design & Implementation: according to her/his field of knowledge,
- Perform, review some design and specification activities, by leveraging Schneider Electric portfolio of products & systems in an optimized manner, in order to maximize profitability and limit technical risks

- May perform some implementation/test activities (testing, FAT, etc)

Risk & Opportunity management, Change management, Alert:
- Identify any potential changes versus contract or already-agreed design
- Work closely with Project Manager to specify the changes and their implications for Schneider Electric (including cost impact evaluation), until getting a variation order
- Alert Project Manager of any substantial issue that could affect the project performance or customer satisfaction

Customer interactions:
- Lead technical discussions and clarifications with customer
- Act as the key and trusty contact person for all technical topics related to the project

Quality process, Methods, Tools:
- Support Project Manager to ensure full compliance with Schneider-Electric processes, and with quality instructions, safety requirements and governance principles
- Lead the technical team to correct any technical deviations or quality issues occurring during project execution

Community of practices & Coaching:
- Take part of Technical Leaders' Community of Practice within her/his Execution Center, or globally within Technical Excellence Community network
- Identify, get, formalize, share and promote lessons learned and best practices
- Act as role model and/or coach junior technical engineers and designers
- Be connected with R&D and stay tuned on the last technical evolutions of equipment & systems (in her/his field of engineering, acting then as a referent in the Community)

Note: job requires occasional business travels up-to 25% of working time

What qualifications will make you successful? 

Education and language
- University education - Master's degree in Engineering
- Mandatory excellent communication skills in English language (B2/C1)

- Fluent English (min B2 / C1), ther languages are a plus

Experience
- 5 years in leading technical scope of projects

- 5 years working in one or several engineering application domains: Power, Automation & Software, Telecom & IT, Cyber Security, Mechanical & HVAC, Structural.

- Technical experience in other market segment or in a customer application/process is a plus

Skills
- Ability to lead functional and remote technical teams
- Ability to communicate (written, verbal) in concise and synthetic manner on technical issues/topics
- Ability to read and understand applicable standards

- Ability to learn from others, share her/his knowledge, coach others and collaborate efficiently

If you would like to…

• Develop your skills (or: grow further) within professional environment - give your career a strong start and grow on a continuous learning path
• Work on interesting international projects
• Be involved and lead the creation and architectures of new solutions, such as: automation, telemetry, E-Houses, Hosting, building Data Centers and many others
• Experience and apply innovative Schneider Electric’ tools and approaches
• Have access to various type of technical trainings and use innovative tools
• Bring value to our customers in term of sustainability supporting them in their decarbonization journey through CO2 measurement and CO2 reduction solutions
• Have package of social benefits:annual bonus / life insurance / cafeteria system of benefits with budget of 510 EUR per year / 4 sick days per year / flexible ways of working
• Have access to referral program

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our purpose is to empower all to make the most of your energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. 

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Information about the selection process
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Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

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It is the policy of Schneider Electric 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. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.