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You'll work directly with customers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and apply both technical expertise and creative problem-solving to deliver successful projects.\nWhether your experience comes from building automation, controls engineering, industrial automation, software development, or a related field, we're interested in individuals who understand logical thinking, systems integration, and how to turn complex requirements into effective solutions.\nIf you've worked with programming or scripting languages (such as C#, Python, Visual Basic, Java, C++, or similar technologies) your experience can translate well to the control systems and automation platforms we use every day.\nWhat You'll Do\nAs a key member of our engineering team, you will:\nDesign, configure, and implement control solutions for HVAC, energy management, and building automation systems.\nTranslate sequences of operation and customer requirements into reliable, scalable automation strategies.\nWork with industry-leading platforms such as Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO) and Tridium Niagara to develop and optimize building systems.\nSpend time on-site with customers during project execution, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts to ensure successful project delivery and strong client relationships.\nPartner directly with building owners, operators, and facility teams to understand challenges and develop solutions that improve performance and efficiency.\nCollaborate closely with our project managers, engineers, field technicians, and sales teams throughout the project lifecycle.\nCommission, test, troubleshoot, and optimize systems to ensure reliable operation and customer satisfaction.\nDevelop intuitive user interfaces, graphics, dashboards, and tools that provide actionable insights for building operators.\nSupport energy-efficiency, sustainability, and operational improvement initiatives for a diverse range of facilities.\nParticipate in peer reviews, technical discussions, and process improvements that strengthen our engineering practices.\n\nWhat You Bring\nWe're looking for someone who is technically strong, collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn.\n Preferred Qualifications\n3+ years of experience in building automation, controls engineering, industrial automation, systems engineering, or a related field.\nStrong understanding of controls logic, troubleshooting, system integration, and problem-solving.\nExperience with programming or scripting languages \nAbility to learn new platforms and technologies quickly and apply them effectively.\nExperience with DDC systems, HVAC controls, environmental systems, or other automation technologies.\nStrong analytical skills and the ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.\nExcellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing project conditions, and perform effectively in a fast-paced project environment.\nWillingness to travel locally within the Greater Chicago area to support customer sites and project activities.\nBonus Qualifications\nExperience with Tridium Niagara.\nExperience with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO).\nExperience in data centers, critical facilities, power monitoring, or mission-critical environments.\nExperience with energy management, analytics, or sustainability initiatives.\nWhy Join Us?\nWork on projects that make buildings smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.\nSolve challenging technical problems that blend software, controls, networking, and mechanical systems.\nCollaborate with a talented team of project managers, engineers, technicians, and business professionals who are committed to each other's success.\nGain hands-on experience with industry-leading automation platforms and technologies.\nBuild strong customer relationships and see the direct impact of your work in the field.\nEnjoy a flexible hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.\nWho Thrives Here?\nThe people who succeed on our team are naturally curious and enjoy figuring out how systems work. They are collaborative, resourceful, and comfortable engaging directly with customers. They embrace challenges, stay focused when project demands intensify, and take pride in delivering high-quality results.\nMost importantly, they're motivated by solving problems, continuously learning, and helping customers get the most from their buildings and energy systems.\nReady to Build Smarter Buildings?\nIf you're a controls engineer, automation professional, or technically minded problem solver looking to make a meaningful impact through intelligent building technology, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply today and help create the next generation of smart, connected, energy-efficient buildings.\n At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.\nOur Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.\nFor this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.\nSchneider Electric is there when it matters most to you\nOur Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:\nCare for Yourself and Your Family.We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.\nInvest and Plan Your Future.We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.\nGrow Your Skills and Career.We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.\nTeam Up in the Workplace.We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.\nSupport Your Community.We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.\n Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?\nWhen 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. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.\nIMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.\nWe are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.\nBecome an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!\n€40 billion global revenue\n+9% organic growth\n150 000+ employees in 100+ countries\n\nYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.\nSchneider 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. \nAt Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. 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