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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Product Applications Engineer 2

Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNetherlands

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong commercial insight and experience in a customer-facing or customer-oriented technical role.
  • Excellent spoken and written Dutch and English.
  • An HBO diploma in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical field, or demonstrable HBO-level work and thinking capacity gained through relevant work experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience in technical consulting, application engineering, service engineering, or systems engineering.
  • Extensive experience in industrial automation, drive technology, or a comparable technical environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences.
  • Ability to independently analyze technical challenges and develop effective solutions.
  • Willingness to travel within the Netherlands for customer support (50–60%).
  • Knowledge of industrial automation and variable frequency drives.
  • Knowledge of mechanical drive systems and power calculations.
  • Knowledge of electrical fundamentals, including voltage, current, power, and torque.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
  • Knowledge of power distribution systems and electrical protection concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Advise customers and sales teams on suitable drive solutions for their applications.
  • Translate technical requirements into solution designs and bills of materials.
  • Support commissioning, testing, and system integration.
  • Deliver technical training and product presentations to customers and colleagues.
  • Serve as the technical point of contact for questions and challenges concerning drive technology.
  • Support sales with technical expertise and customer-focused solutions.
  • Visit customers throughout the Netherlands to provide technical support and on-site advice.
  • Build, maintain, and optimize test and training setups.
  • Validate new product functionality in collaboration with Product Management and Research & Development.
  • Collaborate closely with specialists in programmable logic controller systems, motion control, and robotics.
  • Analyze and solve complex technical issues.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing within the Drives Team and the international Machine Solutions Community.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of programmable logic controller systems, motion control, or machine automation.

About the Company

Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. It helps homes, businesses, and industries run electricity more efficiently by selling electrical products, automation hardware, software, and related services. Its offerings cover electrification, automation, and digitization, and solutions connect devices, collect data, and control systems to optimize energy use in smart industries, resilient infrastructure, and data centers. The company distinguishes itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio and a worldwide presence in over 100 countries, combining hardware, software, and services to address sustainability and reliability. Its goal is to help people and organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and improve uptime and reliability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rueil-Malmaison, France
Founded
1836

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