Customer Project Technical Senior Engineer

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above all.
As a Customer Project Technical Leader, you will lead the technical execution of complex customer
projects, ensuring that all technical requirements are met in terms of performance, quality, cost,
and schedule. Acting as the single point of contact for all technical aspects, you will coordinate
cross-functional and international teams, manage technical risks, and ensure customer
satisfaction through the successful delivery of integrated solutions

1. Technical Leadership & Team Coordination

• Lead and approve the basic and detailed design of all technical aspects of the project.

• Ensure timely delivery of technical outputs in line with project planning and budget.

• Coordinate implementation activities across factories, suppliers, and testing facilities.
2. Stakeholder Technical Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and technical team members.

• Identify and coordinate the involvement of specialized expertise when required.

• Manage and coordinate technical aspects of subcontracted work.
3. Design & Implementation
o Perform and review design and specification activities using Schneider Electric's
portfolio.
o Participate in implementation and testing activities (e.g., FAT).
4. Risk, Change & Opportunity Management

• Identify and manage technical risks and changes.

• Work with the PM to evaluate and process variation orders.

• Escalate critical issues that may impact project performance or customer satisfaction.
5. Customer Engagement

• Lead technical discussions and clarifications with the customer.

• Serve as the trusted technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Quality, Methods & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Schneider Electric's quality processes (CPP, TDP).

• Drive resolution of technical deviations and quality issues.
7. Knowledge Sharing & Coaching

• Contribute to the Technical Leaders' Community of Practice.

• Share lessons learned and best practices.

• Mentor and coach junior engineers and designers.

• Stay updated on the latest technologies and act as a technical referent.

Education:

• Master's degree in engineering or a related field.

• Fluent in English & French

• Additional languages are a plus.
Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading technical scopes in customer projects.

• At least 5 years in engineering domains such as Power, Automation & Software, Telecom &
IT, Cybersecurity, Mechanical & HVAC, or Structural.

• Experience in specific market segments or customer applications is a plus.
Key Skills

• Strong leadership in managing functional and remote technical teams.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Proficient in interpreting technical standards and specifications.

• Collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing.

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