Deputy Manager - Mve Research and Development

Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management. Schneider Electric is a publicly traded Fortune Global 500 company, the company posted revenues of €34.2 billion. It addresses homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries, by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services. Schneider Electric is the parent company of APC, Aveva, L&T E&A among so many.

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Department: Medium Voltage – R&D
Educational Qualification: B.Tech /B.E./M.Tech /M.E. (Mechanical / Electrical)
Location: Ahmednagar

Key Responsibilities:
1. Contributing to research and development for enhancing medium voltage equipment performance and
longevity through material innovation.
2. Providing technical expertise in material selection, performance, and
reliability.
3. Conduct Type tests as per IEC for MV GIS products at third-party labs like CPRI, ERDA, and CESI. Indepth
knowledge of IEC std.
4. Conducting in-house verification & validation for medium voltage equipment
5. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to successful completion of V&V
activities.
6. Follow the V&V program to ensure new package/product release to production within the
timeline.

Functional Competencies:
1. Research and Development: Experience in contributing to R&D projects. Design Assurance, Verification
& Validation for medium voltage products, Product Validation.
2. Type Testing: Proficiency in conducting type testing of MV products, Certification, and coordination with
test labs & external parties for smooth execution of tests.
3. Technical documentation: Able to create & maintain technical documents, validation reports, and
verification plans.
4. Hands-on experience: Able to design & develop test arrangements, assemble type test panels, and
conduct internal verification & validation trials.
5. Inhouse test facility management:- able to create & maintain the test arrangements for MV products,
subassemblies & components.

Behavioral Competencies:
1. Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex material-related issues and provide innovative
solutions for medium voltage applications.
2. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Capability to approach challenges systematically, make wellinformed
decisions, and implement effective problem-solving strategies.
3. Collaboration and Communication: Skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers,
and stakeholders and to communicate technical concepts.
4. Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Willingness to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends,
and a commitment to continuous learning
Critical Skills Required: Certification & type test expertise, Problem-Solving, Communication skills, Decision
Making

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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.

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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.