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The Regional Ergonomics Expert is responsible for leading the development, deployment, maintain, and drive continuous improvement of the ergonomics program across North America. Serving as the regional Subject Matter Expert for industrial ergonomics, this position provides technical leadership to identify and reduce ergonomic risks, prevent musculoskeletal injuries, strengthen ergonomics by design, and build sustainable ergonomic capability across manufacturing sites.
The role combines hands-on industrial ergonomics expertise, strategic program leadership, data analytics, training, and cross-functional influence.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and maintain the regional ergonomics strategy, program, standards, tools, and governance.
- Deploy ergonomic initiatives and drive consistent program implementation across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Collect and analyze ergonomic risk, injury, and operational data to identify trends, systemic gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Translate findings into strategic and tactical actions at regional, country, cluster, and site levels.
- Serve as the regional point of contact and technical expert for ergonomic-related injuries and complex ergonomic risks.
- Conduct and support industrial ergonomic assessments utilizing recognized methodologies such as RULA, REBA, NIOSH Lifting Equation, Strain Index, OCRA, and other applicable methods.
- Provide ergonomic design guidance for new or modified processes, machines, equipment, tools, workstations, layouts, and material handling activities.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, EHS, Continuous Improvement, Health and Safety, and site leadership to integrate ergonomics into operational and engineering decisions.
- Develop and deliver Ergonomics by Design and ergonomic risk-assessment training.
- Build ergonomic competency within site and regional teams through coaching, tools, standards, and technical guidance.
- Monitor applicable ergonomic regulatory requirements and recognized practices within the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Identify opportunities to scale effective solutions and lessons learned across multiple facilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Engineering, or a related field is required.
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on industrial ergonomics experience.
- Proven record of reducing ergonomic risk within manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of biomechanics, manual material handling, repetitive work, force, posture, workstation design, and human factors.
- Practical experience with recognized ergonomic risk-assessment methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to influence equipment, machine, workstation, tool, and process design.
- Experience analyzing ergonomic and injury data and translating findings into actionable priorities.
- Experience supporting multiple facilities or geographically dispersed operations.
- Strong training, coaching, communication, facilitation, and influencing capabilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in multicultural environments.
- Working knowledge of relevant ergonomics requirements and guidance within the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional ergonomics certification, such as CPE or equivalent, is preferred.
- Multi-site manufacturing experience.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or operational excellence.
- Spanish language capability is a plus.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
The Regional Ergonomics Expert will create a consistent and increasingly mature ergonomics approach across North America, strengthen site capability, improve the use of ergonomic data for decision-making, increase integration of ergonomics into engineering and process design, and drive sustainable reduction of ergonomic risk and related injuries.
Bring your safety expertise to a role where it truly matters — apply today!
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
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!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
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. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.
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
The Regional Ergonomics Expert is responsible for leading the development, deployment, maintain, and drive continuous improvement of the ergonomics program across North America. Serving as the regional Subject Matter Expert for industrial ergonomics, this position provides technical leadership to identify and reduce ergonomic risks, prevent musculoskeletal injuries, strengthen ergonomics by design, and build sustainable ergonomic capability across manufacturing sites.
The role combines hands-on industrial ergonomics expertise, strategic program leadership, data analytics, training, and cross-functional influence.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and maintain the regional ergonomics strategy, program, standards, tools, and governance.
- Deploy ergonomic initiatives and drive consistent program implementation across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Collect and analyze ergonomic risk, injury, and operational data to identify trends, systemic gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Translate findings into strategic and tactical actions at regional, country, cluster, and site levels.
- Serve as the regional point of contact and technical expert for ergonomic-related injuries and complex ergonomic risks.
- Conduct and support industrial ergonomic assessments utilizing recognized methodologies such as RULA, REBA, NIOSH Lifting Equation, Strain Index, OCRA, and other applicable methods.
- Provide ergonomic design guidance for new or modified processes, machines, equipment, tools, workstations, layouts, and material handling activities.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, EHS, Continuous Improvement, Health and Safety, and site leadership to integrate ergonomics into operational and engineering decisions.
- Develop and deliver Ergonomics by Design and ergonomic risk-assessment training.
- Build ergonomic competency within site and regional teams through coaching, tools, standards, and technical guidance.
- Monitor applicable ergonomic regulatory requirements and recognized practices within the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Identify opportunities to scale effective solutions and lessons learned across multiple facilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Engineering, or a related field is required.
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on industrial ergonomics experience.
- Proven record of reducing ergonomic risk within manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of biomechanics, manual material handling, repetitive work, force, posture, workstation design, and human factors.
- Practical experience with recognized ergonomic risk-assessment methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to influence equipment, machine, workstation, tool, and process design.
- Experience analyzing ergonomic and injury data and translating findings into actionable priorities.
- Experience supporting multiple facilities or geographically dispersed operations.
- Strong training, coaching, communication, facilitation, and influencing capabilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in multicultural environments.
- Working knowledge of relevant ergonomics requirements and guidance within the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional ergonomics certification, such as CPE or equivalent, is preferred.
- Multi-site manufacturing experience.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or operational excellence.
- Spanish language capability is a plus.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
The Regional Ergonomics Expert will create a consistent and increasingly mature ergonomics approach across North America, strengthen site capability, improve the use of ergonomic data for decision-making, increase integration of ergonomics into engineering and process design, and drive sustainable reduction of ergonomic risk and related injuries.
Bring your safety expertise to a role where it truly matters — apply today!
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
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!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
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. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Regional Program Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Regional Program Managers must show their bachelor's degree directly relates to the role. A general management degree works, but public administration, urban planning, or operations research strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS scrutinizes most closely.
Search LCA filings by program type
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for program management roles, filtered by geography. This shows which organizations have already navigated the sponsorship process for your specific job title, not just tech or engineering roles.
Target employers with multi-site portfolios
Nonprofits, federal contractors, and public health organizations frequently sponsor Regional Program Managers because their funding structures accommodate multi-year employment. These employers also often qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing, bypassing the annual lottery entirely.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at the correct DOL prevailing wage level for your region. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV range for program managers in your metro before accepting an offer.
Ask about PERM timing during the offer stage
If your long-term goal is a green card, ask whether the employer has sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 PERM cases before. Organizations that have never filed PERM face a steep learning curve, and this affects how quickly your priority date can be established.
Document cross-functional scope for RFE defense
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence on program manager petitions, questioning whether the role truly requires a specialized degree. Gather org charts, project scopes, and budget responsibility documentation before your employer files, not after an RFE arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as business administration, public policy, or operations management. If the job description allows any bachelor's degree without a field requirement, the specialty occupation argument weakens. Employers strengthen petitions by tying specific duties, like managing grant compliance or multi-agency coordination, to a defined academic discipline.
Which visa types are realistic for a Regional Program Manager sponsored by a U.S. employer?
H-1B is the most common path for private-sector and nonprofit employers. If your employer is a university, research institution, or government entity, they may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing, skipping the annual lottery. TN visa status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits a qualifying USMCA profession. For longer-term residence, employers can sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards through PERM labor certification after demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available.
How do I find Regional Program Manager employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for program management roles, so you're not guessing which organizations will sponsor. Focus your search on federal contractors, international nonprofits, and public health agencies, as these sectors have established HR processes for H-1B petitions and are less likely to withdraw an offer when sponsorship paperwork begins.
Does my degree field matter, or is any bachelor's degree enough for H-1B eligibility as a Regional Program Manager?
The degree field matters significantly. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your academic background and the job duties. Degrees in public administration, business, nonprofit management, or a field directly tied to the program's subject area, such as public health or international development, offer the strongest support. A degree in an unrelated field paired with work experience may still qualify, but expect more scrutiny and potentially a Request for Evidence.
What happens to my H-1B status if the program I manage loses its funding or is discontinued?
If your position is eliminated or the program ends, your H-1B status is tied to that specific employer and role. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and have a new H-1B petition filed on your behalf. Once a new employer files, you can begin work immediately under H-1B portability rules. Acting quickly matters because the 60-day window runs from your last day of employment, not from when you receive formal notice.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Regional Program Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.