SME Engineering Manager, Modular Data Centers

Mission

The Modular Data Center (MDC) Line of Business has delivered tremendous growth in recent years.

MDC integrates Schneider Electric technologies into modular, factory-tested enclosures and delivers complete turnkey solutions to destination countries.

The SME Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating a multidisciplinary engineering SME team supporting the development, tendering, and execution of Modular Data Center (MDC) solutions across Europe.

The role ensures technical excellence, regulatory compliance, cost effectiveness, and delivery accuracy throughout the full project lifecycle, from early design and bid support through execution, while strengthening the competitiveness and scalability of MDC offer.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Team Management



* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 15-18 SMEs across:

Electrical

Mechanical (HVAC)

Fire Detection & Suppression

Structural

Compliance & Regulatory Engineering



* Set clear objectives, workload planning, and performance reviews for the SME team.


* Foster strong cross-discipline collaboration and a culture of technical rigor and accountability.


* Ensure technical consistency and standardization across Modular Data Center solutions.

Offer Strategy



* Contribute to MDC offer strategy by identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and market needs.


* Drive innovation in areas such as liquid cooling, AI-ready MDC solutions, modular electrical distribution, sustainability-driven and energy-efficient designs.


* Monitor and engage with other Schneider Electric Business Unit roadmaps to identify synergies and integrations that enhance MDC competitiveness.


* Act as the engineering authority for Modular Data Center architecture and integrated design.


* Ensure all designs meet: client technical requirements, European codes and standards (e.g., IEC, EN, Eurocodes, local codes), internal design guidelines.


* Drive continuous improvement of MDC designs for: scalability, constructability, energy efficiency, reliability and resilience

Tendering & Execution support



* Support with technical concept development and technical risk assessment


* Ensure deliverables and designs are technically accurate, competitive and compliant


* Support project execution to ensure design intent is maintained from concept through construction and commissioning.


* Support project team with: Design Reviews, Approvals, interface management between disciplines, resolution of complex technical issues, Factory Acceptance Test and related technical reviews.


* Act as the primary technical interface during escalations with clients, global engineering teams, and key suppliers.

What do we offer?

Schneider Electric offers these excellent rewards and benefits as part of our total compensation:



* Permanent contract.


* Competitive salary according to experience.


* Flexible compensation program with...