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Senior Engineering Manager

Schneider Electric · New Haven, CT

Level
Manager
Team
Manufacturing
Travel
50%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
28 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management manufacturing role at Schneider Electric (industrial) in New Haven, CT. Assimilate, filter, and propagate new design/installation/service procedures and tools.

They ask for
10+ years · degree required
Day to day
about 50% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $90k–$132k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 18 manufacturing engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 17 other live manufacturing postings in Connecticut.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$132k, from 6 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 67%
  • Six Sigma 56%
  • Tooling 56%
  • Root cause 44%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
  • Machining 28%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Schneider Electric in New Haven

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Full description from Schneider ElectricAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation of all assigned projects completing in a timely manner with a commitment to quality, professionalism, timely responsiveness, and within the estimated hours as quoted. Work closely with the internal execution teams; EcoFit Operations, Procurement and Field Operations on improvements with the engineered solutions and deliverables for smoother field installation Responsible for performing high level engineering work and maintaining a utilization level in alignment with business targets. Clearly establish, communicate, and achieve the expected KPIs assigned for the engineering scope. Facilitate development and training of engineering personnel, including setting, and monitoring of individual goals. Assimilate, filter, and propagate new design/installation/service procedures and tools. Establish project design standards and conventions while facilitating improvements to quality. Ensure continuous learning and awareness of new products and releases of technology and applying the same to projects and processes applicable. Maintains an up-to-date thorough knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations. Contribute to engineering and overall Services EcoFit group strategic planning. Assist sales and quotations personnel with project feasibility and cost estimates to develop and maintain our customer base through superior service and technical expertise. Operationalize new company processes, procedures, and tools. Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Professional License preferred, but not required. 10+ years relevant work experience required 5+ years of leadership experience required Experience in the Electrical Power Distribution Industry with LV/MV Switchboards, Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Controls & Protection and MCC Knowledge of the applicable Codes & Standards (NFPA, UL, IEEE/ANSI) related to Electrical Equipment. Skills & Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, the ability to influence and persuade internal and external Customers, listen effectively, and solicit input from others. He/she must have demonstrated ability to implement innovation and change. Excellent situational awareness, social intelligence, listening, problem-solving skills Collaborative and influential communication style Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to manage resource procurement and utilization. Strong leadership skills including, team leading, employee mentoring and development, and the ability to empower others through delegating responsibility. Ability to travel up to 50% as needed. What's in it for me? Lead high-impact projects that directly influence customer satisfaction and business success Develop and mentor engineering teams across multiple technical disciplines Shape technical strategy while driving operational excellence and profitability Join a collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth Bring your technical leadership expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply today! At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 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

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Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our nearly 150,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. What do you get to do in this position? The Ecofit Senior Engineering Manager is a fundamental contributor to the U.S. Services Modernization and Custom Solutions business. This position is responsible for overseeing the engineering team delivering designs for our custom solutions, resolving day-to-day project issues, and promoting teamwork amongst internal and external customers. This leader is responsible to ensure solutions are designed to meet the highest level of safety and compliance with codes and standards. The successful candidate actively participates in the design, development and deployment of resources, tools, systems, and processes required to fulfill specific customer requirements. Mission: As a people leader, the EcoFit Senior Engineering Manager is responsible for all aspects of talent management including performance reviews, salary planning, development plans, and resource planning/recruiting. They should be energized to lead engineering Supervisors and Managers to direct the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic aspects to grow and execute the EcoFit Business. This role interfaces with internal and external customers to develop design and functional specifications, resolve engineering issues, and contribute to tool development and enhancements within the specific engineering discipline. This team directly supports production resources in the plant environment and customer facing Service Representatives, who install the solutions on customer sites. Duties and

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