Product Application Engineer

Job description

The Project Application Engineer (PAE) – Drives serves as the technical owner for motor control and variable frequency drive (VFD) solutions, supporting opportunities from pre‑sales through early project execution. This role ensures Drive system architectures are safe, compliant, properly sized, and executable, acting as the technical bridge between Sales, Project Management, and Engineering. The PAE protects the customer, project execution, and Drives portfolio by ensuring only buildable, technically defensible solutions progress into execution. Key Accountabilities: Drives Technical Ownership Own end‑to‑end Drives system architecture, including: LV and MV VFDs Transformers, line reactors, and filters Bypass schemes and control architectures Validate application suitability based on process conditions, environment, and duty cycle Own technical assumptions, risks, exclusions, and deviations related to Drives scope Ensure compliance with: Customer specifications IEC / IEEE standards (harmonics, EMC, insulation, etc.) Schneider Electric Drives application and portfolio rules Primary Responsibilities: Pre‑Sales Technical Support Review customer technical specifications and process requirements Validate: Drive and motor compatability Constant/variable torque duty cycles Environmental conditions (ambient temperature, altitude, enclosure type) Assess application‑specific risks, including: Harmonics Motor compatibility Bypass, redundancy, and cooling requirements Support Sales during technical discussions with customers Outcome: Only technically sound and executable Drives solutions are offered. Solution Design Architecture…