Product Technical Engineer at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Foxboro, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Are you a dynamic person that leverages a diverse array of skills and a strong technical background? If yes, then come join us.

Each day will have new and exciting problems to solve, include collaboration with people from many geographies and backgrounds, and have growth opportunities ready to be captured.

What will you do?

As the Product Technical Engineer, you will be the interface between Engineering and the production plant. You will have/develop an in-depth technical understanding of the products and assembly processes and apply this knowledge to problem solve, answer technical queries, investigate technical returns and for continuous improvement.

You are the first point of contact for outgoing and incoming requests, in addition to monitoring and reporting on release progress. These four categories are further clarified below:

1/ Release product changes to the plants - outgoing requests.

• You communicate product changes to the plants.


• For a release, you create a release plan to navigate concurrent changes at the plants. The changes can be as small as a component change or as large as the launch of a new product.


• You prepare the details necessary to communicate the change, which often involves updates to bill-of-materials for products, sub-assemblies, or components.

2/ Service change requests from the plants - incoming requests.

• You serve as the first point of communication for change requests from a plant, e.g. for yield improvements, to use a different part, quality etc.


• You work with your team members to find out how to service the request: prioritization, implementation, and release strategy.


• You will leverage the expertise and support of the team members to figure out the best path forward.

3/ Keep a pulse on the plants - monitoring.

• You will need to ensure that released changes are being implemented correctly by the plant.


• To do so, you will lead weekly meetings and curate good working relationships with the plants. Often, a release involves coordination with other aspects of the product portfolio, e.g. firmware or test fixtures.


• You consider these impacts and discuss the potential impacts with the appropriate external team or experts, e.g. Industrialization, Quality.

4/ Communicate to the Department - reporting.

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  • You attend various meetings throughout the cadence of a sprint; some with the team, some with stakeholders and some with both.
  
  
  • During these meetings, you may be asked for the progress of a release and need to communicate any potential difficulties
  
  

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree (Mechanical, Electrical engineering or technical field preferred)


• Experience with 8D problem solving methodology, tool utilization (ie. 5Why, fishbone/Ishikawa, etc)


• Six Sigma knowledge & experience, certification highly desired


• Must be able to manage multiple projects/priorities effectively and efficiently


• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills


• Must have strong analysis and reporting skills


• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook


• Must be a team player/leader who works well with diverse groups of people

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

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

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.Are you a dynamic person that leverages a diverse array of skills and a strong technical background? If yes, then come join us.

Each day will have new and exciting problems to solve, include collaboration with people from many geographies and backgrounds, and have growth opportunities ready to be captured.

What will you do?

As the Product Technical Engineer, you will be the interface between Engineering and the production plant. You will have/develop an in-depth technical understanding of the products and assembly processes and apply this knowledge to problem solve, answer technical queries, investigate technical returns and for continuous improvement.

You are the first point of contact for outgoing and incoming requests, in addition to monitoring and reporting on release progress. These four categories are further clarified below:

1/ Release product changes to the plants - outgoing requests.

• You communicate product changes to the plants.


• For a release, you create a release plan to navigate concurrent changes at the plants. The changes can be as small as a component change or as large as the launch of a new product.


• You prepare the details necessary to communicate the change, which often involves updates to bill-of-materials for products, sub-assemblies, or components.

2/ Service change requests from the plants - incoming requests.

• You serve as the first point of communication for change requests from a plant, e.g. for yield improvements, to use a different part, quality etc.


• You work with your team members to find out how to service the request: prioritization, implementation, and release strategy.


• You will leverage the expertise and support of the team members to figure out the best path forward.

3/ Keep a pulse on the plants - monitoring.

• You will need to ensure that released changes are being implemented correctly by the plant.


• To do so, you will lead weekly meetings and curate good working relationships with the plants. Often, a release involves coordination with other aspects of the product portfolio, e.g. firmware or test fixtures.


• You consider these impacts and discuss the potential impacts with the appropriate external team or experts, e.g. Industrialization, Quality.

4/ Communicate to the Department - reporting.

• 
  
  • You attend various meetings throughout the cadence of a sprint; some with the team, some with stakeholders and some with both.
  
  
  • During these meetings, you may be asked for the progress of a release and need to communicate any potential difficulties
  
  

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