Posted June 23, 2026
Senior Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineering
Buffalo, NY, United States
Full Time
Compensation: $101,600 to $152,400 Annually
Reference: Schneider Electric_123290
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Digital & Automation
Location: Lancaster, NY (USA)
Business Unit: Motivair by Schneider Electric
Position Overview
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Digital & Automation is responsible for driving advanced manufacturing capabilities within Motivair by Schneider Electric by leading initiatives in digitalization, process optimization, and automation. This role ensures efficient, scalable, and high-quality production of AI infrastructure cooling systems through the deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies, robust quality systems, and automated assembly and testing solutions.
What will you do?
Digital Manufacturing
Automation & Capital Projects
Quality Systems & Compliance
End-of-Line Testing & Data Management
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
What are the key skills we are looking for:
What qualifications will make you successful:
Education & Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Soft Skills & Leadership Expectations
Schedule & Travel
Why Motivair by Schneider Electric
Bring your engineering expertise to a team that's ready to innovate with 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 101,600 - USD 152,400 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.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
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.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Location: Lancaster, NY (USA)
Business Unit: Motivair by Schneider Electric
Position Overview
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Digital & Automation is responsible for driving advanced manufacturing capabilities within Motivair by Schneider Electric by leading initiatives in digitalization, process optimization, and automation. This role ensures efficient, scalable, and high-quality production of AI infrastructure cooling systems through the deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies, robust quality systems, and automated assembly and testing solutions.
What will you do?
Digital Manufacturing
- Lead the digitalization of work instructions, transforming manual processes into standardized, interactive digital formats (e.g., MES-integrated solutions)
- Develop and deploy digital systems to enhance traceability, operator guidance, and process control
- Integrate manufacturing data streams to support real-time visibility and continuous improvement
Automation & Capital Projects
- Lead specification, design, and deployment of automated assembly and testing systems
- Evaluate and integrate technologies such as robotics, vision systems, PLC-controlled systems, and smart fixtures
- Manage automation-related capital projects from concept, justification, and procurement through installation and commissioning
- Ensure compliance with Schneider Electric safety and sustainability standards
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Define, implement, and sustain quality control documentation and standards aligned with Schneider Electric quality policies
- Ensure end-to-end traceability of production and test data
- Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
End-of-Line Testing & Data Management
- Implement automated systems for test data acquisition, storage, and analysis
- Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to define test protocols, acceptance criteria, and validation standards
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools to enable data-driven decision-making
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability (SQDCS) metrics
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Digital teams
- Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians
What are the key skills we are looking for:
- Strong knowledge of:
- Assembly processes and production systems
- End-of-line testing and validation methods
- Quality systems (ISO-based environments, PFMEA, Control Plans)
- Familiarity with:
- PLC programming, robotics, and industrial automation
- Data analytics tools
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles
What qualifications will make you successful:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering
- Demonstrated experience in digital manufacturing transformation and automation deployment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with thermal management, HVAC, or liquid cooling systems
- Exposure to data center or AI infrastructure manufacturing
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
Soft Skills & Leadership Expectations
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities
- Ability to influence and collaborate across global, cross-functional teams
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and execution
- Effective communication and change management skills
- Continuous improvement and innovation mindset aligned with Schneider Electric values
Schedule & Travel
- Full-time, on-site role in Lancaster, NY
- Up to 10-20% travel may be required to support supplier visits, benchmarking, or other Schneider Electric sites
Why Motivair by Schneider Electric
- Be part of a global leader in energy management and industrial automation
- Contribute to enabling the growth of AI and sustainable data center technologies
- Inclusive, diverse, and purpose-driven workplace
Bring your engineering expertise to a team that's ready to innovate with 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 101,600 - USD 152,400 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.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
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.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
