Hardware Designer – Power Metering Products
Top Benefits
About the role
You will join a well-established, cross-functional hardware team based in Victoria, BC, responsible for designing and delivering advanced power metering products used worldwide in industrial and utility environments.
This team brings together electrical, mechanical, testing, and compliance expertise to build products that operate reliably in complex, high-voltage environments. Team members collaborate closely, support each other’s growth, and take pride in delivering high-quality products with real-world impact.
In this role, you will work on electrical design, validation, and product development activities, contributing to both new product introduction and ongoing improvements to products already in market.
The role requires a hands-on, end-to-end mindset: from translating system architecture into schematics, to testing prototypes, to supporting manufacturing and resolving real-world product issues.
What You'll Be Doing
Design electrical schematics for complex embedded hardware systems operating in high-voltage environments Collaborate on PCB layout and support design iterations based on testing results Perform hardware validation activities (prototype, PCBA, product-level testing) Design with safety, robustness, and compliance in mind (EMC, industrial standards) Contribute to product industrialization, including defining test strategies and supporting manufacturing readiness Partner with cross-functional teams (industrialization, supply chain, quality) to resolve product and production-related challenges Support continuous engineering efforts, including component substitutions, product improvements, and risk mitigation
What You Bring
~5+ years of experience in hardware / electrical design Experience contributing to the development of real, shipped hardware products (beyond prototypes) Strong foundation in schematic design, with exposure to PCB design and layout Hands-on experience with hardware testing and validation Experience working within engineering constraints (e.g. safety, standards, reliability considerations) Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment A proactive, self-driven mindset with curiosity to learn and take ownership
You might also have
Experience with EMC / EMI compliance and regulated product environments Exposure to high-voltage systems or power electronics Knowledge of 3-phase AC systems Experience with power supply design (e.g. SMPS) Experience supporting manufacturing or product industrialization Familiarity with Agile or Scrum workflows
We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Schneider Electric Victoria acknowledges that our people are privileged to live and work in the traditional territories of the Lkwungen, Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We are committed to respectfully acknowledging history while working toward shared prosperity with Indigenous communities.
This job posting represents an active opportunity within our team. All applications are reviewed directly by our recruitment professionals, and no AI is used in the screening or selection process.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
The expected pay range is CAD 75,200 - CAD 112,800 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.
For Ontario applicants, this posting complies with provincial law which does not require disclosure of the pay range. Inquiries regarding the pay range can be directed to the recruiting / hiring manager.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for yourself and your family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance; telemedicine program; paid family leaves; parental and care leave; employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements.
Invest and plan your future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: base salary; incentive plans; employee share ownership plan; retirement plan with employer pension match.
Grow your skills and career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
Team up in the workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
Support your community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Hardware Designer – Power Metering Products
Top Benefits
About the role
You will join a well-established, cross-functional hardware team based in Victoria, BC, responsible for designing and delivering advanced power metering products used worldwide in industrial and utility environments.
This team brings together electrical, mechanical, testing, and compliance expertise to build products that operate reliably in complex, high-voltage environments. Team members collaborate closely, support each other’s growth, and take pride in delivering high-quality products with real-world impact.
In this role, you will work on electrical design, validation, and product development activities, contributing to both new product introduction and ongoing improvements to products already in market.
The role requires a hands-on, end-to-end mindset: from translating system architecture into schematics, to testing prototypes, to supporting manufacturing and resolving real-world product issues.
What You'll Be Doing
Design electrical schematics for complex embedded hardware systems operating in high-voltage environments Collaborate on PCB layout and support design iterations based on testing results Perform hardware validation activities (prototype, PCBA, product-level testing) Design with safety, robustness, and compliance in mind (EMC, industrial standards) Contribute to product industrialization, including defining test strategies and supporting manufacturing readiness Partner with cross-functional teams (industrialization, supply chain, quality) to resolve product and production-related challenges Support continuous engineering efforts, including component substitutions, product improvements, and risk mitigation
What You Bring
~5+ years of experience in hardware / electrical design Experience contributing to the development of real, shipped hardware products (beyond prototypes) Strong foundation in schematic design, with exposure to PCB design and layout Hands-on experience with hardware testing and validation Experience working within engineering constraints (e.g. safety, standards, reliability considerations) Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment A proactive, self-driven mindset with curiosity to learn and take ownership
You might also have
Experience with EMC / EMI compliance and regulated product environments Exposure to high-voltage systems or power electronics Knowledge of 3-phase AC systems Experience with power supply design (e.g. SMPS) Experience supporting manufacturing or product industrialization Familiarity with Agile or Scrum workflows
We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Schneider Electric Victoria acknowledges that our people are privileged to live and work in the traditional territories of the Lkwungen, Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We are committed to respectfully acknowledging history while working toward shared prosperity with Indigenous communities.
This job posting represents an active opportunity within our team. All applications are reviewed directly by our recruitment professionals, and no AI is used in the screening or selection process.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
The expected pay range is CAD 75,200 - CAD 112,800 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.
For Ontario applicants, this posting complies with provincial law which does not require disclosure of the pay range. Inquiries regarding the pay range can be directed to the recruiting / hiring manager.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for yourself and your family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance; telemedicine program; paid family leaves; parental and care leave; employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements.
Invest and plan your future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: base salary; incentive plans; employee share ownership plan; retirement plan with employer pension match.
Grow your skills and career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
Team up in the workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
Support your community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.