Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

This position will be for Vadodara Plant for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Designation: GM – Organization-Wide Technical Skill Development

Experience: 15-18+ years of experience in the Switchgear Industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, either in Technical Training, R&D;, or Manufacturing Operations.

Position Summary

The Lead for Technical Skill Development will spearhead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive, company-wide technical competency framework. This role is responsible for upskilling the technical workforce (engineering, R&D;, manufacturing, and field service) in Low Voltage switchgear products (ACB, MCCB, MCB, Panels, Switchboards)



and up-to-date manufacturing processes (IoT, automation). The goal is to build a high-performance culture, reduce R&D-to-production; transfer time, improve quality, and standardize technical processes across all plants in India.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Competency Mapping: Define role-based technical competencies for engineering, production, quality, and R&D; roles (e.g., design engineers, testing technicians, assembly line workers).
• Technical Roadmap: Develop a multi-year technical skill development strategy aligned with the company’s product roadmap, focusing on IEC standards, 61439 panel solutions, and digital switchgear technologies.
• Knowledge Management: Create a structured repository for technical knowledge, standardizing design practices, and ensuring "lessons learned" are implemented across projects.

Training Design & Imp

📌 GM – Organization-Wide Technical Skill Development (Vadodara)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Vadodara