Solution Architect - PREFAB DATA CENTERS
Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000+ 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. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.
Your mission
The modular Data Centers have been driving a tremendous growth to the segment during the last years. The PREFABRICATED DATA CENTER Line of Business integrates Schneider products into modular enclosures, tests the systems in the factory and delivers the final solution to the country of destination.
What will you do?
Main Responsibilities:
* Understand the customer's segment specific business challenge, their process, needs, requirements and constraints to propose the best solution to the customer.
* Support the Sales force and customers as a trusted advisor, technical consultant, and process expert to implement Schneider Electric cross domain segment solutions.
* Define, use, and customize and create Tested, Validated & Documented Architectures (TVDA) to meet customer requirements and bring differentiating value proposition, design optimised and valid architectures filling the functional specification.
* Help establish solution strategy and best practices.
* Review customer RFQ and create the Compliance, Deviations and Exceptions list
* Influence customer RFQ. Translates such RFQ into possible technological solutions.
* Provide complex technical design including technical proposals to be included in commercial proposals
* Internal coordination with the Business Units needed/involved in the tendering stage
* Capitalize on your in-depth knowledge of customer processes, applications, and decision criteria in your segment.
* Works in conjunction with the client and the development team to arrive at the recommended solution and provides direct support in meetings and presentations.
* Presents recommended solution to client for validation and improvements.
* Utilizes a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use and demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology needed.
* Keeps abreast of technological developments and applications to initiate enhanced solutions.
* Identify and promote actions that allow the development of technological solutions for customers.
* Communicate and coordinate communications among key stake holders in the opportunity, including customer, Schneider entities and factories.
Main interactions
* Reports to the PreFab Tendering team Leader
* Internal: Sales Manager, Opportunity Leader, Intra Group suppliers, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality
* External: customers and Outside Group suppliers
What qualifications will make you successful?
* Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, Electrical Engineering preferable
* 3+ years of experience in Data Center Industry including but not limited to Secure Power Systems, Cooling systems, Electrical and Mechanical installations.
* Certified in Uptime and/or Data Center Dynamics or demonstrated similar knowledge and experience
* Ability to work effectively in a group setting, team oriented and results driven
* Strong organization and customer service skills
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Results oriented, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
* Influence and convince skills
* Capacity for autonomy, initiative, and proactivity
* Decision-making and escalate appropriately when arbitration is required.
* Foster cooperation and people motivation in a multi-cultural environment and different time zone
* Knowledge of Schneider Electric offers and applications: Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Low voltage electrical panels, MV equipment, Cooling units, etc.
* Familiar with Building Information Modelling and BIM tools (REVIT)
* English fluency is a must (C1)
What we offer
* Exciting job in an international company, with opportunities to lead and contribute to different projects & actions (e.g., CSR, charity, Employer Branding, Well-Being)
* Work in a diverse and supportive team of professionals
* Buddy, mentor & induction training - that will help you to smoothly find yourself in our company
* Special training tailored to your needs and career goals
* No formal dress code - we welcome people as they are and perceive diversity as value for the company
* Possibility to use foreign languages and to collaborate with cross-region teams
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Industries
* Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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