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| Employer | Schneider Electric |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Field | Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering |
| Level | Mid Level |
| Source category | Software Engineering |
| Posted | 2026-11-06 (2 days ago) |
| Work arrangement | On-site at the location listed |
| Pay | Not published in the source listing |
The Product Application Engineer (PAE) - Drives serves as the technical owner for motor control and variable frequency drive (VFD) solutions, supporting opportunities from pre-sales through early project execution. This role ensures Drive system architectures are safe, compliant, properly sized, and executable, acting as the technical bridge between Sales, Project Management, and Engineering.
The PAE protects the customer, project execution, and Drives portfolio by ensuring only buildable, technically defensible solutions progress into execution.
Key Accountabilities
Drives Technical Ownership
• Own end-to-end Drives system architecture, including:
o LV and MV VFDs
o Transformers, line reactors, and filters
o Bypass schemes and control architectures
• Validate application suitability based on process conditions, environment, and duty cycle
• Own technical assumptions, risks, exclusions, and deviations related to Drives scope
• Ensure compliance with:
o Customer specifications
o IEC / IEEE standards (harmonics, EMC, insulation, etc.)
o Schneider Electric Drives application and portfolio rules
Primary Responsibilities
Pre-Sales Technical Support
• Review customer technical specifications and process requirements
• Validate:
o Drive and motor compatability
o Constant/variable torque duty cycles
o Environmental conditions (ambient temperature, altitude, enclosure type)
• Assess application-specific risks, including:
o Harmonics
o Motor compatibility
o Bypass, redundancy, and cooling requirements
• Support Sales during technical discussions with customers
Outcome: Only technically sound and executable Drives solutions are offered.
Solution Design & Architecture Ownership
• Define overall Drives solution architecture, including:
o Drive topology
o Input/output filtering
o Control philosophy and communication approach
• Ensure alignment with standard and approved Schneider Electric Drives offerings
• Review and approve concept-level documentation:
o Functional descriptions
o Single-line and concept diagrams
o Control and interlock philosophies
Outcome: Engineering receives clear technical intent with minimal ambiguity.
Handover to Project Execution
• Lead or support the technical handover for Drives scope
• Document and communicate:
o Application constraints
o Technical assumptions and exclusions
o Known risks (harmonics, motor stress, cooling, bypass design)
• Support early execution phases to prevent rework and late-stage changes
Outcome: Project Managers and Engineering teams begin execution with clarity and confidence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance
• Collaborate closely with:
o Sales: Enable feasible, win-ready technical solutions
o Project Managers: Provide clear scope definition and risk visibility
o Engineering & Factories: Promote standard, repeatable Designs
• Challenge non-standard or high-risk Drive applications
• Capture and share lessons learned within the Drives community
Out of Scope / Not Accountable For
• Detailed electrical schematics or CAD drafting
• Day-to-day project management
• Commercial negotiations, pricing, or margin ownership
• Factory expediting or order management
(The PAE provides guidance and technical ownership; execution is performed by delivery teams.)
Success Metrics
• Reduction in Drives-related execution changes
• Fewer technical escalations during commissioning
• Positive feedback from Project Management and Engineering
• Adherence to Drives standards and best practices
First 90 Days Expectations
• 0-30 Days: Learn product ranges, standards, and common Drive applications
• 31-60 Days: Support opportunities with increasing technical ownership
• 61-90 Days: Independently own Drives solutions end-to-end for assigned scope
• LV and/or MV VFD systems and motor control applications
• Industrial applications and process understanding
• IEC / IEEE standards related to drives and power quality
• Strong technical communication and stakeholder management skills
Professional Mindset
"If the motor, drive, and process don't work together, the solution isn't finished."
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Chicago has 2,711,226 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 21.4% of the population of Illinois. It covers 228 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 11,904 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8, 8% younger than the state median (35.8 against 39.0).
The median gross rent is $1,440 a month (rent plus utilities), 13% above the state median ($1,440 against $1,274). Over a year that is 22.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $334,100, which is 4.3 times the median household income ($77,902). 46.0% of households own their home, 31% below the state average (46.0% against 67.1%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area has 4,513,280 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $54,720 a year, 7% above the national median ($54,720 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (488,940 jobs, median $48,840); transportation and material moving (484,580 jobs, median $45,920); management (404,010 jobs, median $131,890). The area is most specialised in management (1.2 times) and transportation and material moving (1.2 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($131,890) and legal ($112,440). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Cook County was 4.7%. 67.5% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Cook County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 44.8% drive alone, 17.7% use public transit, 5.8% walk, 21.0% work from home. 27.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 39% above the state average (27.5% against 19.7%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.
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The warmest month is Aug, averaging 73°F (22.6°C), and the coolest is Jan at 28°F (-2.5°C). About 981 mm (39 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (117 mm) and Jan the driest (48 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
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| Place ⇅ | Distance from the job city ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Commute 45+ min ⇅ | Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅ | Open jobs there ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 0 mi | $1,440 | $334,100 | $77,902 | 27.5% | n/a | Jobs |
| Cicero, IL | 4 mi | $1,154 | $249,400 | $70,842 | 20.3% | n/a | — |
| Berwyn, IL | 5 mi | $1,215 | $299,800 | $78,408 | 21.3% | n/a | — |
| Oak Park, IL | 6 mi | $1,593 | $465,500 | $110,820 | 28.9% | n/a | — |
| Burbank, IL | 8 mi | $1,265 | $275,700 | $80,116 | 26.7% | n/a | — |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 9 mi | $1,334 | $339,300 | $91,955 | 31.4% | n/a | — |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 9 mi | $1,335 | $281,200 | $83,911 | 27.4% | n/a | — |
| Melrose Park, IL | 10 mi | $1,176 | $275,800 | $66,189 | 16.8% | n/a | — |
| Elmhurst, IL | 14 mi | $1,975 | $545,400 | $149,644 | 24.5% | n/a | — |
| Skokie, IL | 14 mi | $1,552 | $387,200 | $95,337 | 21.0% | n/a | — |
| Evanston, IL | 14 mi | $1,762 | $481,200 | $96,434 | 21.6% | n/a | — |
| Park Ridge, IL | 15 mi | $1,537 | $551,200 | $142,986 | 22.2% | n/a | — |
| Niles, IL | 15 mi | $1,336 | $358,700 | $75,274 | 17.9% | n/a | — |
| Westmont, IL | 15 mi | $1,533 | $379,100 | $88,090 | 17.1% | n/a | — |
| Morton Grove, IL | 15 mi | $2,164 | $389,100 | $111,116 | 21.8% | n/a | — |
| Oak Forest, IL | 16 mi | $1,328 | $255,100 | $91,990 | 27.3% | n/a | — |
| Wilmette, IL | 17 mi | $1,978 | $810,600 | $190,662 | 32.6% | n/a | — |
| Lombard, IL | 17 mi | $1,948 | $335,700 | $100,362 | 16.2% | n/a | — |
| Downers Grove, IL | 18 mi | $1,656 | $449,800 | $115,114 | 20.8% | n/a | — |
| Des Plaines, IL | 18 mi | $1,606 | $335,600 | $97,875 | 18.6% | n/a | — |
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How far Chicago, IL is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.
| From ⇅ | Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅ | Population of that city ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 0 mi | 2,711,226 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 164 mi | 885,860 |
| Columbus, OH | 277 mi | 914,802 |
| Charlotte, NC | 589 mi | 903,844 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 667 mi | 1,579,706 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 688 mi | 697,125 |
| New York, NY | 718 mi | 8,483,844 |
| Dallas, TX | 799 mi | 1,307,930 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 820 mi | 963,194 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 862 mi | 977,670 |
| Denver, CO | 909 mi | 718,877 |
| Houston, TX | 937 mi | 2,328,253 |
| Austin, TX | 974 mi | 979,539 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,048 mi | 1,479,835 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,445 mi | 1,642,323 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,724 mi | 1,389,526 |
| Seattle, WA | 1,732 mi | 754,195 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,749 mi | 3,857,263 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,832 mi | 990,138 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,885 mi | 830,235 |
| City ⇅ | Straight-line distance ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 24 mi | 10 |
| Deerfield, IL | 24 mi | 2 |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 28 mi | 2 |
| Aurora, IL | 32 mi | 3 |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 87 mi | 1 |
| Holland, MI | 103 mi | 2 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 112 mi | 2 |
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