Job Description

Role Purpose

Define and drive next‑generation electrical distribution architectures leveraging DC systems, solid‑state technologies, and power conversion, addressing emerging applications such as Building of the Future and solar-enabled infrastructures.

Contribute to innovation, competency build-up, and business development through concrete demonstrators and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities
- Architecture Definition
- Develop DC and hybrid AC/DC distribution architectures
- Integrate solid-state protection and power converters
- Ensure system optimization (performance, cost, scalability, sustainability)
- Technology & Roadmap
- Build and drive roadmap on DC, solid-state, and conversion technologies
- Lead exploration and pre-development activities
- Monitor technology trends and standards evolution
- Competency Development
- Build expertise in DC systems, solid-state protection, and power electronics
- Act as reference architect within International Engineering
- Cross-Entity Collaboration
- Work with:
- DC System Company (Amsterdam)




- Competency Center (Grenoble)
- Contribute to shared architectures and platforms
- Business & Market Interface
- Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing
- Translate market needs into technical solutions and value propositions
- Innovation & Delivery
- Lead PoC development, including:
- BGRT office parking demonstrator (solar + DC + conversion)
- Ensure scalable and replicable solutions
- Customer Engagement
- Engage key customers to explore recent opportunities and validate use cases
- Support Schneider positioning as thought leader in next-gen distribution

Key Success Metrics
- Delivery of BGRT PoC
- Defined DC distribution reference architectures
- Demonstrated competency ramp-up
- Effective international collaboration
- Identification of new customer opportunities

Profile

Experience
- 10+ years in electrical distribution, power electronics, or system architecture
- Experience in innovation /

📌 Senior Principal, System Architect (Bengaluru)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Bengaluru