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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Cooling Senior Engineer 1 - Mechanical Systems Design

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, or an equivalent qualification is required.
  • Five years of experience designing HVAC or cooling system solutions for E-houses or data centers, including chilled-water supply, in-room, in-row, or rack cooling solutions.
  • Confirmed experience performing thermal-load calculations, selecting cooling equipment, and conducting computational fluid dynamics simulations.
  • Confirmed experience writing Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test protocols and Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manuals.
  • Fluent English is mandatory, with a minimum B2/C1 level.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% in the EMEAS region.
  • A Category B driving license is required.
  • Potential willingness to undertake an optional long-term assignment abroad lasting 6 to 12 months.
  • Practical understanding of airflow and associated restrictions in data centers and E-houses.
  • Thorough understanding of mechanical cooling systems for IT, data centers, E-houses, and telecommunication networks, including key components and applications.
  • Solid understanding of data center and E-house fundamentals, particularly power, power distribution, cooling, DCIM software, and IT/OT networks.
  • Experience producing design documentation and following associated review processes.
  • Understanding and experience of project business and environments.
  • Experience maintaining relationships at end-user level for 3 to 4 years.
  • Comprehensive understanding of power systems, IT products, and services.
  • Ability to lead through positive influence, judgment, and alignment with company objectives; mentor and build team morale and commitment; organize and prioritize people or tasks; and think analytically and creatively to solve problems.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design technical solutions and implement Schneider Electric cooling applications during the pre-order phase, including calculations supporting solution selection and assisting tender managers in growing market share and revenue.
  • Deliver secured solution orders through technical design and coordination with the project manager and technical leader.
  • Design IT Network Critical Physical Infrastructure solutions before and after orders, using standard components and third-party vendor products and services.
  • Develop cooling solutions involving chilled-water supply systems, in-room, in-row, and in-rack cooling, direct-expansion cooling systems, and evaporative free cooling.
  • Generate mechanical and/or electrical drawings, customer technical submittals, design calculations, customized testing and commissioning documentation, general arrangement and coordination drawings, and technical content for operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Define requests-for-quotation scope and specifications for third-party quotes.
  • Represent Schneider Electric at customer project design meetings and promote its solutions as a trusted advisor, expanding into other application areas when possible.
  • Support the project manager and technical leader on assigned project technical matters.
  • Follow the formal design production and review process, including attending project kickoff and progress meetings.
  • Assist with customer training and prepare supporting documentation.
  • Lead cooling assessment surveys and reports.
  • Provide technical support and maintain ongoing relationships within the expert engineer community.
  • Coordinate with the technical leader and project manager in customer meetings to clarify needs, identify technical limits, and obtain approvals.
  • Create quotation tools for calculations and studies.
  • Track costs and improve calculation and study profitability, considering engineering and site-travel costs when commissioning is involved.
  • Take responsibility for the quality of studies and associated documentation, implement the quality policy, and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Follow Schneider Electric health, safety, and environmental standards and rules.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of fire and gas design for fire detection and/or suppression is an advantage.
  • Experience with a competitor's HVAC or cooling system range is an advantage.
  • Experience with liquid cooling solutions is an advantage.
  • French, Spanish, German, and/or Russian language skills are a plus.

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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