Job Detail

Project Engineer (f/m/d) - 005OHCZürich 

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.

 

With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software.

 

In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.

 

We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

 

As a Project Engineer you will be accountable for managing large scale/high complexity Customer project orders which may span over multiple years from start to finish, so that they are completed on time and within budget. This includes initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of customer projects/programs. The successful candidate will confirm customer requirements, which include drawings, specifications, job site requirements, bill of material alignment with specifications & clarify exceptions. In this position you will manage the complete job process from order preparation, through manufacturing release, product shipment, post shipment support and financial reconciliation utilizing a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use. In addition, you will mentor or supervise immediate work group, serving as a resource to assist with work direction and coaching through complex projects.

 Life Is On – are you too? 

Your responsibilities

 

• Take ownership for validating the project’s statement of work and contract terms with the customer, including both technical and commercial elements.


• Develop a project schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan to ensure expectations are being met internally and externally. You will be directly engaged with the internal manufacturing facilities and third party vendors as well as confirm project plan elements with the customer and internal stakeholders.


• Lead the execution of the customer’s project order, verifying execution of the project through kick-off meetings, communication to all parties and exchange of technical requirements and project plan information.


• Monitor and control the performance of the customer’s project through it’s lifecycle. The key activities include: task completion verification, project team monitoring, managing project updates across team members, schedule reporting, issue resolution, contract administration, and risk management.


• Lead the closeout of the projectto include financial reconciliation, verification of job site equipment arrival, installation, start-up, and training support completion through review of internal system information. Validate project performance against target profitability.


• Compare/differentiate/propose alternate products with additional customer value compared to competition. Solving problems with customer interaction that result in positive feedback and improved relationship.

   

About you

 

• We are looking for an ambitious and driven candidate with previous experiences within a Project Management capacity. Previous professional experiences within the secure power field are advantageous.


• Fluent in German & Englishwith excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. French business language skills are advantageous. Any additional language is an asset.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office environment, CRM systems (salesforce.com or equivalent).


• Personal qualities such as: self-driven, autonomous, influential, perseverant, reliable, direct, curious and creative.

  

Our offer

 

• You will be part of a growing company with a positive industry reputation, who is a recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand.


• You will be joining an entrepreneurial company with a positive corporate culture and strong team culture.


• We offer a competitive salary and bonus opportunities with excellent benefits.


• In this position you will be able to work from home.


• You may develop different interests in the future? With Schneider Electric, you have all the development opportunities an international group can provide.

  

Your next step – apply of course!

We look forward to receiving your application via our online job portal.

Please upload your CV including your salary expectation, stating the respective Job ID 005OHC. A cover letter, certificates or other documents are also much appreciated.

 

Contact person for this position is Katharina Krolikowski. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our Recruiting Service Team by email bewerbung@se.com or telephone +49 (0) 30 89 712 470.

 

We at Schneider Electricare involved everywhere. From transformer substations to sockets, from smart homes to industry 4.0 – we are pushing ahead with digitization. Our customers know what they have in us and our 137,000 employees in over 100 countries. Always with the big picture in mind, sustainability and our employees in mind, we offer far more than products – we offer solutions, customer proximity and innovation.

 

Curious to get to know your new colleagues? Find out more in our German blog blog.schneider-electric.de

Also check out Schneider Electric as an employer www.se.com/de/de/about-us/careers/   

   

Primärer Standort

: CH-Zürich

Beschäftigungsart

: Vollzeit

Bewerbungszeitraum

: Laufend