Schneider Electric

We strive for innovation and for that we need you!

As one of the most sustainable companies in the world, we create equal opportunities for all – with our more than 130,000 employees. That’s why we’re always striving to find new IT talents to join us in our mission of finding solutions for the energy industry problems of our time. Are you ready to make the world a little greener?

We look forward to meeting you at the Summit and answering your questions about your career opportunities at Schneider Electric.

Career opportunities
These are just examples of the types of job opportunities the company offers. A complete overview of job opportunities can be found in the respective career portal

Software Developer (f/m/d)

Software Architect (f/m/d)

Career Portal (f/m/d)

About

Schneider Electric is a global engineering and solutions company boasting ca. 140’000 employees across 100 countries with an annual turnover of € 26 bn. We drive digital transformation processes for our clients and are widely considered the leader in the field of digital solutions for energy management, industrial automation and Smart Home solutions. In 2021 we were recognized as the most sustainable company in the world.

We are looking for top women in the fields of engineering, technical sales and IT to be part of our main purpose which is to empower everyone to have access and make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life is On.

Thanks to our Flexibility@Work policy, Schneider Electric is a global pioneer in adapting work models to a globalized and digitalized world. Through integrated solutions to reconcile different phases of life, we offer an attractive work culture for everybody including job sharing options, home office and sabbaticals. Flex@Work is one of Schneider’s progressive ways of working successfully in a changing world.

Software Developer (f/m/d)

97828 Marktheidenfeld (Bavaria) or 77933 Lahr (Baden Wurttemberg) & Mobile Office

We at Schneider Electric are 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 144,000 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.

Join our team and be significantly involved in the shape of the future of our Engendering Software development!

We are looking for a Software Developer (f/m/d) working inside the software domain at our location in Marktheidenfeld or Lahr. This position combines the software development for machine automation and upcoming technologies as IoT, digitization, and Industry 4.0 as part of the software system architecture.

Life Is On – what about you?

Your field of work

  • For international projects, develop architecture and design activities related to the PC and cloud based engineering software.
  • Analyze and understand marketing requirements.
  • Specify, adapt and enhance the software architecture to fulfil software requirement (features, ease of use, performance and robustness), working closely with firmware engineers and system architects.
  • Technical understanding of machine automation, fieldbuses and network
  • Develop prototypes to prove architecture choices against key requirements.
  • Contribute to the definition of project development plans, mainly in the following areas: workload estimates, integration plans, test strategies.
  • Participate to the development of functions or components (design, testing) with commitments on content, quality, delays, performance and costs.
  • Support the development team during project design, verification and validation steps.
  • Be involved in maintenance activities, especially on issues raised by customers, ensuring a high level of reactivity to solve them.
  • Investigate, deploy new technologies to increase the skills and the efficiency of the team in development.

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.
  • Thanks to the flex@work model, you are flexible in terms of working location (mobile office & presence in Marktheidenfeld or Lahr) and working hours, so that you have time for family and hobbies.
  • You may develop different interests in the future? With Schneider Electric, you have all the development opportunities an international group can provide.

Your profile

  • Completed Sc. or higher degree (technical university) in Informatics or comparable
  • First experience in software development and project execution is beneficial as well as knowledge in core software technologies and software architecture design patterns, experience in design & development of enterprise scale applications
  • The ideal candidate will already have knowledge in one of the following areas:
    • Design: Well versed with design patterns, good experience in design & development of desktop, web, and cloud native applications
    • App development: C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework Core, PowerShell, HTML5, Typescript/JS, Node JS, Angular, Vue, React
    • Database: one or more of MS SQL, Document DB, RDF DB, Data Lake
    • Cloud: Azure/AWS (SAAS, PAAS, IAAS and development), Containers/Docker, Kubernetes
    • Source Control & Mgmt.: GitHub, Azure Devops, Git/SVN, Github Actions / CICD
  • It would be advantageous, if you have experiences in one of the following tasks:
    • Knowhow sharing for internal and external project contributor
    • Project execution following the agile method
    • Cyber Security, Threat Modelling, Secure development
    • Translating business/product requirements to engineering requirements
    • System level & functional level architecture and design
    • Ability to influence/convince on right technology choice and solution approaches
  • Experience or knowledge about Industrial Automation Domain is a big plus
  • Ability to work inside an international team
  • Structured and accurate method of operation
  • Being motivated, independent and committed
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English, German is a big plusLI-JD1

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

Software Architect (f/m/d)

97828 Marktheidenfeld (Bavaria) or 77933 Lahr (Baden Wurttemberg) & Mobile Office

We at Schneider Electric are 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 144,000 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.

We are looking for a Software Architect (f/m/d) working inside the software domain at our location in Marktheidenfeld or Lahr. This position combines the software development for machine automation and upcoming technologies as IoT, digitization, and Industry 4.0 as part of the software system architecture.

Join our team and be significantly involved in the shape of the future of our engendering software development!

Life Is On – what about you?

Your field of work

  • For international projects, develop architecture and design activities related to the PC and cloud based engineering software.
  • Analyze and understand marketing requirements.
  • Specify, adapt and enhance the software architecture to fulfil software requirement (features, ease of use, performance and robustness), working closely with firmware engineers and system architects.
  • Technical understanding of machine automation, fieldbuses and network
  • Develop prototypes to prove architecture choices against key requirements.
  • Contribute to the definition of project development plans, mainly in the following areas: workload estimates, integration plans, test strategies.
  • Participate to the development of functions or components (design, testing) with commitments on content, quality, delays, performance and costs.
  • Support the development team during project design, verification and validation steps.
  • Be involved in maintenance activities, especially on issues raised by customers, ensuring a high level of reactivity to solve them.
  • Investigate, deploy new technologies to increase the skills and the efficiency of the team in development.

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.
  • Thanks to the flex@work model, you are flexible in terms of working location (mobile office & presence in Marktheidenfeld or Lahr) and working hours, so that you have time for family and hobbies.
  • You may develop different interests in the future? With Schneider Electric, you have all the development opportunities an international group can provide.

Your profile

  • Sc. or higher degree (technical university) in Informatics or comparable
  • More than 10 years of experience in software development projects as well as knowledge in software architecture design patterns and cloud native architectures
  • Experience in design & development of enterprise scale applications
  • Hands on with coding, being able to deliver proof of concepts independently
  • The ideal candidate has experience in the following areas:
    • Design: Well versed with design patterns, good experience in design & development of desktop, web, and cloud native applications
    • App development: C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework Core, PowerShell, HTML5, Typescript/JS, Node JS, Angular, Vue, React, Microservices
    • Database: one or more of: MS SQL, Document DB, RDF DB, Data Lake
    • Cloud: Azure/AWS (SAAS, PAAS, IAAS and development), Containers/Docker, Kubernetes
    • Source Control & Mgmt.: GitHub, Azure Devops, Git/SVN, Github Actions / CICD
  • It would be advantageous, if you have following strengths and experiences:
    • Good communication skills, able to address any kind of audience
    • Project execution following the agile method
    • Cyber Security, Threat Modelling, Secure development
    • Translating business/product requirements to engineering requirements
    • System level & functional level architecture and design
    • Ability to influence/convince on right technology choice and solution approaches
  • Experience or knowledge about Industrial Automation Domain is a big plus
  • Mentoring of team members and peers
  • Knowledge in core Software technologies
  • Ability to work inside an international team
  • Structured and accurate method of operation
  • Being motivated, independent and committed
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English, German is a big plus

#LI-JD1

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.