Product Application Engineer at Schneider Electric

About the job
Technical Level

• Building Management and Control Systems Configurations Commissioning
• Leading the deployment of Building Automation Systems Integrations
• Engage and coordinate with our commissioning specialists to ensure as-built project documentation
• Create and facilitate the maintenance of appropriate technical documentation.
• Develop customer notifications when changes to the systems are made.
• Plan and Execute Maintenance Programs for Data Centre Environment for post installations SLA’s
• Sales Level
• Act as a technical consultant to our customers to find optimal solutions for their needs.
• Generate decisions on technical feasibility in coordination with customers, Sales & Marketing as well as our specialists in Southern Africa
• Consult with customers to create custom-fit solutions and act as technical advisor.
• Become Sales leads in proposals and strategies for Data Centre Power and Buildings automation opportunities Products and solutions.
• Present entire system solutions as well as individual products to customers and Consultants .
• Plan and implement training and coaching for our customers, consultants and sales teams.
• To Succeed In The Position, You Need To Have
• Ability to work in a growing business environment and matrix organization.
• Effective communication skills across teams and borders.
• Down-to-earth approach in working with team members and customers.
• Strong intercultural skills.
• High flexibility to react to changing requirements.
• Strong Technical and Commercial Skills
• Strong Project Management and Coordination skills
• Background & Skills, To be considered for this position, you will need the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Alternatively, extensive industry experience will be considered in Building Automation/HVAC Controls.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience, particularly in Data Centre environments or Similar Specialized and Controlled Environments
• Applicable work experience with software, and/or electronic engineering.
• Software aptitude/awareness is important as our solutions are configurable products. Any experience in programming, configuration software development would be a benefit.
• Working knowledge of control systems, electrical/electronic systems protocols and methods.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business travel required up to 50%. Potentially remote working for the right candidate, but a significant amount of time in Johannesburg and Cape Town
• Experience in Building Management Systems withing the Data Centre environment
• Outgoing individual who can build relationships with customers, services, projects and consultants.
• Capable of engaging in hands-on work that demands focus and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering