Principal Mechanical Engineer - Solar + Storage

Company: Schneider Electric
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $164,000 - $246,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Come join our team and help us build a portfolio of residential energy products including solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, smart electrical panels, connected outlets and smart lighting solutions! Let's create an eco-system together that makes our homes fully electric, way more intelligent, gives users greater control of their energy usage, and instead of contributing to climate change - helps fix it! (refer to for product examples)We are hiring a Principal Mechanical Product Design Engineer with a strong background in Electromechanical Product Design to join the Schneider Electric Prosumer NAM Hub Team.What will you do?

• Spearhead product design throughout the engineering process; leading from concept to mass production within a collaborative global R&D team.
• Design and analysis of mechanical components and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, die castings, insulation systems, heatsinks, busbars, harnesses, and more.
• Solve electronics packaging issues such as dense product layout, insulation, structure & mounting, thermals, ingress protection, interconnections, etc.
• Optimize mechanical designs for size, weight, durability, performance and cost.
• Incorporate mechanical designs with high-voltage electrical systems, power electronics, and batteries in a diverse collaborative environment.
• Conduct trade-off studies between performance, mass, volume, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and environmental factors.
• Generate and refine mechanical designs and drawings in PTC Creo/PDM/Ansys.
• Pioneer product innovations to satisfy market requirements; prioritizing performance, cost, ease of installation, and design aesthetic.
• Apply engineering expertise to establish robust structural, thermal, ingress protection, electrical connection, and material performance, as well as manufacturability.
• Steer product design vision and validation, analyze test/simulation outcomes, and drive issue resolution.
• Influence project strategy with insightful personal and team schedule estimation.Minimum Requirements:
  • Undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of experience in consumer facing product design, preferably in the Residential Solar or EV charging space.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing detailed designs through CAD models and drawings of both electrical enclosures and hardware.
  • Expertise in densely integrated products encompassing batteries, and power electronics, PCBAs, and electrical bussing.
  • Experience designing products with sheet metal, weldments, injection-molded plastics, die-casts, busbars, and harnessing for prototype and high-volume production.
  • Strong design for excellence (DFX) mentality and sound engineering design methodologies: minimum constraint design, tolerance stack-up analysis, 8D RCA approach, and GD&T ASME Y14.5-2018 drawing expertise.
  • Understanding of electrical design fundamentals such as creepage and clearance.
  • Extensive knowledge designing in compliance with regulatory standards (UL/IEC/NEC).
  • Familiarity with BOM, DFMEA, FTA, and DVT processes is preferred.Creating a More Sustainable World, TogetherSustainability is at the core of our purpose - to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. In 2021, Schneider Electric was ranked the world's most sustainable corporation by Corporate Knights - an acknowledgement of our Sustainability Impact 2021-2025 program, and our long-standing commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.What's in it for you?
    • Flexibility: With our Global Flexibility at Work policy, and our hybrid work model, we empower our employees to work flexibly, managing their unique life and work in the way that works best for them.
    • Career Development: We provide a rich environment for our people to grow and learn every day.
    • Inclusive Environment: At Schneider Electric, diversity is an integral part of our history, culture, identity, and success.
    • Great Benefits: Schneider Electric offers an inclusive benefits package to support our employees.We are looking for positive, self-motivated, passionate people with a keen desire to collaborate in an exciting, energetic, team-based design environment to help us develop next generation technologies to empower and connect our world-class products to each other, and to our customers.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.Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.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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