Power System Sr. Technical lead

Sales or Tendering team during the selling phase to provide technical solutions to meet customers' requirement.

Scope and Environment

• Part of a customer project execution/application center.

• Project technical teams are located spread among one or several sites/countries in East Asia, requiring international collaboration with other functional teams/stakeholders.

Key Activities and Responsibilities
Technical Team Coordination & Management

• Lead and approve both basic and detailed designs for all technical aspects of the integrated solution, ensuring alignment with customer and contract requirements (technical performance).
• Ensure the project's technical team delivers according to the project schedule.
• Monitor technical costs and ensure the technical scope stays within budget.
• Coordinate all technical implementation activities at factories, supplier premises, and testing facilities through to project closure.

Technical Coordination of Project Stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and other technical designers/engineers responsible for parts of the technical scope.
• Identify the need for specialized expertise and coordinate the involvement of subject matter experts as necessary.
• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of subcontracted project components, in close collaboration with the procurement team.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all stakeholders regarding the technical content of the project, ensuring effective technical coordination within the project team.

Design & Implementation (based on the individual's area of expertise)

• Perform and review design and specification activities, leveraging Schneider Electric's portfolio of products and systems to optimize profitability and minimize technical risk.
• May participate in implementation and testing activities (e.g., FAT, SAT) depending on the project requirements.

Risk & Opportunity Management, Change Management, and Alerts

• Identify any deviations from the contract or previously agreed-upon designs.
• Work closely with the PM to define changes and assess their impact on cost, schedule, and scope, leading to variation order approval.
• Proactively alert the PM to any significant issues that could affect project performance or customer satisfaction.

Customer Interaction

• Lead technical discussions and clarifications with the customer.
• Serve as the trusted point of contact for all technical matters related to the project.

Quality Processes, Methods, and Tools

• Support the PM in ensuring full compliance with Schneider Electric's internal processes (e.g., CPP, TDP), quality standards, safety requirements, and governance principles.
• Lead the technical team in resolving any technical deviations or quality issues during project execution.

Community of Practice & Coaching

• Participate in the Technical Leaders' Community of Practice within the Execution Center and globally within the Technical Excellence Community network.

• Identify, document, share, and promote lessons learned and best practices.

• Act as a role model and coach for junior engineers and designers.

• Stay updated on the latest technical developments in relevant equipment and systems, acting as a subject matter referent within the Community.

Requirements and Qualification

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Fluent in English (TOEIC 700+ required) and Korean; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

• At least 10 years of experience leading technical scopes in projects related to Power Systems or Electrical Distribution Systems (including MV, LV, transformers, protective devices, switches, busway & cabling systems, protection relays, UPS, etc.).

• Experience working in one or more engineering domains such as Power, Automation & Software, Telecom & IT, Cyber Security, Mechanical & HVAC, and Structural is an advantage.

• Technical experience in specific market segments (e.g., Power GRID & Utility, Oil & Gas Production (OGP), Mining, Minerals & Metals (MMM), Food & Beverage (F&B), Data Centers, etc.) or in customer-specific applications/processes is a plus.

• Proficient in using electrical and/or software tools for drawing, studies, and calculations.

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply relevant industry standards.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical issues clearly and concisely.

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, share knowledge, coach colleagues, and collaborate effectively within teams.

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