IT/OT Convergence Expert
About the role
Your role
IT/OT Convergence Expert (Senior Solutions Architect is the term we use internally
Your missions
In close collaboration with Innovation, R&D, Strategy, and Segment Leaders, the Technical Expert will:
- Lead and support strategic initiatives related to the convergence of power distribution and communication network infrastructures in commercial and industrial buildings.
- Develop next-generation building architectures integrating electrical distribution, communication networks, building automation, IoT devices, and distributed energy resources.
- Establish technical leadership in emerging technologies such as PoE, FMPS, SPE, smart building networks, wireless communication systems, and edge-enabled building applications.
- Create high-value technical content including reference architectures, design guides, white papers, webinars, and conference presentations to promote Schneider Electric solutions and thought leadership.
- Engage in strategic customer and partner discussions to identify emerging market needs and translate them into innovative power and communication infrastructure solutions.
- Collaborate with internal business units to identify new opportunities for integrating communication technologies into Schneider Electric's electrical distribution portfolio.
- Monitor evolving standards, technologies, and market trends related to digital buildings, IT/OT convergence, and intelligent infrastructure systems.
- Support internal capability development by increasing organizational understanding of modern IT and OT architectures and their integration with electrical systems.
This role is based in the
USA
20% international travel
.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering , Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in several of the following domains:
- Enterprise networking and network architecture
- Building communication networks
- Smart buildings and IoT platforms
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Operational Technology (OT) networks
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS)
- Edge computing and connected devices
- Digital infrastructure and intelligent building solutions
- Basic understanding of low-voltage electrical distribution systems and Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) applications.
- Experience working with consultants, system integrators, contractors, technology providers, and building owners.
- Experience influencing technical standards, reference architectures, or industry best practices is highly valuable.
Your skills
The Technical Expert will contribute to the development of integrated power and communication infrastructures for next-generation buildings. Consequently, you will be able to:
- Design and evaluate enterprise and building communication network architectures.
- Understand and apply communication protocols, Ethernet technologies, IP networking, and wireless communication systems.
- Develop integrated IT/OT architectures for smart and connected buildings.
- Apply expertise in PoE, FMPS, structured cabling, and digital building infrastructure.
- Understand building automation systems, IoT ecosystems, and edge computing platforms.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of LV and ELV electrical systems and power delivery technologies.
- Support the development of converged power and communication architectures for intelligent building applications.
- Create technical content (white papers, reference designs, and application notes) and deliver customer workshops, webinars, and technical seminars.
- Engage effectively with customers, consultants, technology partners, and industry associations to drive market adoption and thought leadership.
We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply.
Bring your digital systems expertise to a team that's ready to innovate with you - apply today!
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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 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.
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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care 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.
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