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Schneider Electric hires engineers across power systems, automation, software, and sustainability, roles that typically require specialized degrees and translate well to visa sponsorship pathways. The company has an established track record of sponsoring international engineers, making it a realistic target if you're navigating H-1B, E-3, or permanent residence.
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This position will oversee a multi-disciplined engineering team that provides engineered to order solutions for customer projects for Low Voltage Switchgear and Low Voltage Switchboard equipment at the Columbia, South Carolina Schneider Electric manufacturing facility. This role will work closely with Schneider Electric’s global supply chain, middle office team, and commercial teams to provide world class solutions and customer service.
The identified candidate will be a critical member of a cross-functional team that provides general management and direction to an engineering organization and ensures all performance metrics are achieved. This leader will also be the primary person responsible to support execution of the End to End transformation initiatives in the Columbia, South Carolina location.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for people management including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being for three supervisors and approximately 50 project engineers.
- Organize the engineering activity according to the load, project complexity, and required skillset.
- Manage the load/capacity of the department and develop versatility within the team.
- Guide the engineering team through the visual Short Interval Management process to drive KPIs and ensure overall performance.
- Ensure technical quality and service levels are maintained throughout the engineering lifecycle.
- Define training according to skill matrix and competencies targets.
- Ensure compliance with project requirements are maintained within our product definition and design intent.
- Continuous improvement of the design activity in terms of technical knowledge, efficiency, quality, and productivity.
- Ensure overall customer satisfaction and quality is delivered for both our internal and external customers.
- Guide change activity to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction with successful change management.
- Serves as the owner of the Schneider Performance System Cards 14A & 14B for their engineering location and assists other lean manufacturing priorities as necessary.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Leadership role in shaping technical direction and delivery excellence
- Opportunity to work with diverse, cross-functional teams on challenging projects
- Professional growth through exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
- Autonomy in driving technical quality and team development
- Dynamic environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
WHO WILL YOU REPORT TO
The position reports to the Project Engineering Cluster Leader US-CAN
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree in engineering (required).
- Must have 8+ years of engineering experience
- Must have 5+ years of demonstrated people management experience and leadership skills
- Desire upward mobility and to grow your career within Schneider Electric.
- Fast learner and willing to travel periodically for training opportunities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers (internal and external), employees, and management.
- Flexible and have the proven ability to prioritize tasks, work unassisted, and meet deadlines.
- Have strong mediation, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Looking 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.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations
You 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 and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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.
INTRODUCTION
This position will oversee a multi-disciplined engineering team that provides engineered to order solutions for customer projects for Low Voltage Switchgear and Low Voltage Switchboard equipment at the Columbia, South Carolina Schneider Electric manufacturing facility. This role will work closely with Schneider Electric’s global supply chain, middle office team, and commercial teams to provide world class solutions and customer service.
The identified candidate will be a critical member of a cross-functional team that provides general management and direction to an engineering organization and ensures all performance metrics are achieved. This leader will also be the primary person responsible to support execution of the End to End transformation initiatives in the Columbia, South Carolina location.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for people management including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being for three supervisors and approximately 50 project engineers.
- Organize the engineering activity according to the load, project complexity, and required skillset.
- Manage the load/capacity of the department and develop versatility within the team.
- Guide the engineering team through the visual Short Interval Management process to drive KPIs and ensure overall performance.
- Ensure technical quality and service levels are maintained throughout the engineering lifecycle.
- Define training according to skill matrix and competencies targets.
- Ensure compliance with project requirements are maintained within our product definition and design intent.
- Continuous improvement of the design activity in terms of technical knowledge, efficiency, quality, and productivity.
- Ensure overall customer satisfaction and quality is delivered for both our internal and external customers.
- Guide change activity to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction with successful change management.
- Serves as the owner of the Schneider Performance System Cards 14A & 14B for their engineering location and assists other lean manufacturing priorities as necessary.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Leadership role in shaping technical direction and delivery excellence
- Opportunity to work with diverse, cross-functional teams on challenging projects
- Professional growth through exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
- Autonomy in driving technical quality and team development
- Dynamic environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
WHO WILL YOU REPORT TO
The position reports to the Project Engineering Cluster Leader US-CAN
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree in engineering (required).
- Must have 8+ years of engineering experience
- Must have 5+ years of demonstrated people management experience and leadership skills
- Desire upward mobility and to grow your career within Schneider Electric.
- Fast learner and willing to travel periodically for training opportunities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers (internal and external), employees, and management.
- Flexible and have the proven ability to prioritize tasks, work unassisted, and meet deadlines.
- Have strong mediation, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Looking 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.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations
You 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 and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Schneider Electric engineers often work in electrical, systems, or software disciplines where USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the role. Gather transcripts and any credential evaluations before applying, mismatches in field of study are a common cause of H-1B RFEs in manufacturing engineering roles.
Target Schneider Electric's industrial automation and energy teams
Schneider Electric consistently hires for power distribution, SCADA, and EcoStruxure platform roles. These positions sit within product lines where sponsorship is routine. Prioritize job postings that reference these platforms, as they signal established hiring pipelines rather than one-off backfills.
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Filter Engineering openings at Schneider Electric by visa type on Migrate Mate to surface roles where H-1B or E-3 sponsorship is confirmed. This saves time you'd otherwise spend screening postings that don't lead to an offer with sponsorship.
Clarify sponsorship scope before the offer stage
Schneider Electric sponsors both H-1B transfers and new cap-subject petitions, but not all business units move at the same pace. Ask your recruiter early whether the team has filed for the role before and whether premium processing is available, since manufacturing projects often have hard start dates.
Understand how PERM affects your long-term timeline
If your goal is a Green Card via EB-2 or EB-3, Schneider Electric's DOL PERM filing is the first step and can take 12 to 18 months before an I-140 is even submitted. Confirm with your hiring manager whether the role is designated as a permanent position, since contract or project-based roles rarely support PERM sponsorship.
Prepare for a technical screening that reflects real plant environments
Schneider Electric's engineering interviews for manufacturing and infrastructure roles often include scenario-based questions on grid systems, PLC programming, or energy efficiency standards. Demonstrating hands-on familiarity with industrial environments strengthens your case and signals you can contribute from day one, which matters to teams sponsoring a visa.
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Find Engineering at Schneider Electric JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Schneider Electric sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, Schneider Electric sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering roles across its U.S. operations. The company files both cap-subject petitions and H-1B transfers for qualified candidates. Sponsorship is most common in electrical, software, and systems engineering functions tied to its core energy management and industrial automation product lines. Confirming sponsorship intent early in the recruiter conversation is the most reliable way to avoid late-stage surprises.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at Schneider Electric?
Applications go through Schneider Electric's careers portal, where Engineering roles are listed by business unit and location. Filter for positions in energy management, industrial automation, or sustainability to find the functions that most frequently support visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate also aggregates Schneider Electric Engineering openings and lets you filter directly by visa type, so you can focus on roles where sponsorship is already confirmed before you apply.
Which visa types does Schneider Electric commonly use for Engineering roles?
Schneider Electric sponsors H-1B visas most frequently for Engineering positions, and also supports the E-3 visa for Australian citizen engineers. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, the company uses employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3, which require a DOL PERM labor certification. The right pathway depends on your nationality, degree level, and whether the role is classified as a permanent position within the company.
What qualifications does Schneider Electric expect for sponsored Engineering roles?
Most sponsored Engineering roles at Schneider Electric require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Roles supporting EcoStruxure, power distribution, or SCADA systems often expect hands-on experience with industrial control environments. Because H-1B sponsorship requires USCIS to classify the role as a specialty occupation, your degree field needs to directly align with the job's core responsibilities.
How do I time my application around the H-1B cap and Schneider Electric's hiring cycle?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only be filed starting April 1 each year, with an October 1 start date if selected. USCIS registration opens in March, so you need a signed offer before that window. Schneider Electric typically ramps up Engineering hiring in late Q4 and early Q1, which aligns with this timeline. If you're on OPT, confirm your expiration date against the 60-day grace period and whether your role qualifies for a 24-month STEM OPT extension.
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