Systems Engineer - Data Center

Join Schneider Electric and power your career! As a global specialist in Energy Management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructures, Industries & Machine Manufacturers, Non-residential Buildings, Data Centers & Networks and Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company's 130,000 plus employees achieved sales of about 25 billion EUR in 2020, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy. PREFAB DATA CENTERS BUSINESS The modular Data Centers have been driving tremendous growth in the segment during the last years. As part of the Data Center Systems Line of Business, the MODULAR DATA CENTER organization designs and integrates full solutions in the field of power conversion, energy storage, cooling, electrical distribution, and control software into modular enclosures.

About the position

The Engineering Systems Engineer is responsible for establishing, deploying, and governing the organization's engineering systems landscape, with Windchill serving as the primary Product Data Management (PDM) platform. This role is critical to enabling scalable, efficient, and accurate design and manufacturing workflows by establishing foundational engineering systems and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes, configuring workflows, and ensuring seamless integration with ERP/MRP systems to support the rapid growth of the Modular Data Center business. The organization is increasing the level of detail within its 3D models and drawing packages. This added detail requires the definition and governance of standard parts and subassemblies within Bills of Materials (BOMs) and drawings, enabling manufacturing teams to standardize build processes, improve repeatability, and minimize overall build cycle durations. The Engineering Systems Engineer will play a key role in establishing the systems, standards, and workflows that support this increased level of design maturity. This position will work closely with Engineering Managers across the design team to ensure that all new and existing engineering tools and systems are efficiently coordinated to produce accurate, consistent, and detailed design and drawing packages. The Engineering Systems Lead will serve as a central point of coordination between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure product data integrity, enhance safety, reduce rework, and minimize build durations through disciplined system integration and part standardization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive implementation of Windchill as the organization's primary PDM system
• Define and configure system architecture, workflows and data structures
• Collaborates with the Transformation Team to define system recommendations and requirements that feed into the Long-Term Engineering Systems Roadmap
• Own implementation of long term roadmap for engineering systems supporting product lifecycle management
• Act as the primary authority for PDM processes, decisions, and system-related escalations
• Collaborate with the rest of the engineering departments for data governance and KPI maintenance

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Related field
• 3+ years of experience in engineering systems, PDM/PLM, or manufacturing environments
• Strong systems-thinking and process design mindset
• Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy, traceability, and scalability
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving engineering organization
• Fluent English
• Experience in Data Center infrastructure design and integration
• Experience in modular construction and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience in building

Benefits & Opportunities

• Exciting job in an international company, with opportunities to lead and contribute to different projects & actions (e.g. CSR, charity, Employer Branding, Well-Being)
• Work in a diverse and supportive team of professionals
• Buddy, mentor & induction training – that will help you to smoothly find yourself in our company
• Special training tailored to your needs and career goals
• No formal dress code – we welcome people as they are and perceive diversity as value for the company
• Possibility to use foreign languages and to collaborate with cross-region teams

Company Culture

At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.