Product Application Engineer

OverviewWithin the Industrial Control & Drives Line of Business, you will be part of the growing System Drives activity. System Drives are a core technology in the Schneider Electric portfolio which help industrial customers decarbonize and electrify critical processes. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced and dynamic global team of experts to shape the future of the business. The ideal candidate will have a passion for variable speed drive systems, a track record of successful prescription to close major pursuits, and a hunger for long-term profitable growth and customer satisfaction. Success in this role will depend on your ability to build and maintain relationships with the customer ecosystem as well as demonstrating a high degree of technical competence to support the more generalist local sales teams.This position will report to the VP of Industrial Automation KSAYP.ResponsibilitiesProvides sales and prescription support primarily for Water End-User accountsEngages in customer visits in coordination with local and global account managers to prescribe system drives as well as to close opportunitiesActs as a subject matter expert for System Drives in targeted accountsCoordinates cross-border activities linked to the target accounts (vendor list approval, multi-geo opportunities)Ensures that System Drives are in approved vendor lists of all major End Users and coordinates with end customer and all relevant support functions to ensure the approvalsWorks with account managers, tendering and LOB to facilitate commercial offers for System Drives as per the customer specificationsProvides technical training sessions in a professional presentation format for engineers, customer personnel, internal sales, and industry professionalsIncreases System Drives sales by sharing application knowledge with application engineers, SE Salespeople, and Channel partnersGathers market trends / segments / application data needed as well as voice of customer to convey offer portfolio enhancement needs to line of business managementA Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; similar level in Mechanical Engineering may be consideredAt least 5 years of successful and pertinent experience with Variable Speed DrivesCross-functional experience including sales, marketing, and engineeringAble to be flexible to meet time zone challenges, and work with global colleaguesAbility to lead through influence without having direct controlEqually comfortable working independently and collaborating with others having divergent perspectives and skill sets, delivering results in consistent and established timelinesExcellent problem resolution skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPrior experience in a major industrial firm in the domains of Metals, Mining, Minerals, Water, or ChemicalsPrior experience at an EPC or process equipment manufacturerTravelTravel: Up to 50%Impact and ValuesLooking 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.How to Apply and Company DetailsBecome an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporationsYou 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