Solution Architect Engineer

About the Role

Join us as a Principal Pre-sales Solution Engineer and become the technical expert who transforms complex customer challenges into winning solutions. You'll lead high-stakes engagements, design innovative architectures, and serve as a trusted advisor driving digital transformation and sustainability initiatives.

What will you do?

• Design and present customized solutions that address complex technical and business challenges for enterprise customers
• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrations, detailed technical proposals, and strategic solution roadmaps
• Partner with sales teams, customers, and technical stakeholders to define requirements and ensure optimal outcomes
• Lead technical projects while mentoring team members and driving innovation based on customer insights

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Product Knowledge — advanced level; demonstrating deep expertise in our solutions to position value effectively
• Enterprise Architecture — advanced level; designing scalable systems that align with customer business objectives
• Systems Engineering — advanced level; ensuring compatibility and optimal performance across complex integrations
• System Security — advanced level; addressing security requirements in solution design and implementation
• Critical Thinking — advanced level; solving ambiguous technical challenges that impact customer outcomes
• Problem Solving — advanced level; breaking down complex issues into actionable technical solutions
• Application Security — advanced level; integrating security best practices into customer architectures
• Customer Orientation — intermediate level; understanding and anticipating customer needs throughout the sales cycle

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Recognized technical expert with proven ability to navigate complex, ambiguous situations independently
• Strong consultative mindset with track record of building trusted advisor relationships
• Exceptional communication skills to articulate technical concepts to any audience with clarity
• Leadership presence with passion for coaching others and driving collaborative success

What's in it for me?

• Visible role influencing major customer decisions and driving significant business impact
• Work on cutting-edge solutions at the intersection of sustainability and digital innovation
• Collaborative culture that values technical excellence and continuous learning
• Clear growth path with leadership opportunities and specialized technical advancement

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community.

At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

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

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