Job Description
MISSION
The Product Application Engineer (PAE) is responsible for supporting the technical promotion, application, and business growth of Schneider Electric Power Systems products and solutions in Vietnam.
The PAE serves as a product-focused technical expert, providing technical consultation, application support, and product positioning to internal sales teams, channel partners, contractors, consultants, and customers.
The role requires a solid understanding of electrical power-system architecture, MV/LV distribution applications, relevant products, and customer engagement.
The PAE works closely with Sales, Offer Marketing, Technical Support, Tendering, and regional product teams to ensure that products are technically competitive, compliant with local requirements, and effectively positioned in target markets..
Role Definition: PAE = Product Expert + Application Consultant + Customer-facing Engineer
What you will do
Product Application and Technical Support
Act as the technical expert for designated Power Systems product portfolios, including MV/LV switchgear, RMU, GIS/AIS, transformers, protection relays, switchboards, busway systems, and related digital power offers.
Provide product application guidance and technical consultation to sales teams, partners, consultants, contractors, and customers.
Support product selection, solution configuration, specification review, technical clarification, and compliance assessment throughout the sales cycle.
Review project requirements and recommend suitable Schneider Electric products and
Support bid preparation, tender clarification, technical submittals, and application
Product Promotion and
Business DevelopmentPromote Schneider Electric Power Systems products and their application value to customers and ecosystem
Support sales teams in technical discussions, product differentiation, and competitive
Participate in customer meetings, product demonstrations, technical seminars, and
Identify market opportunities and contribute technical input to product-growth
Training and Technical Enablement
Conduct product training and technical knowledge-sharing sessions for internal sales teams and channel
Develop and maintain application guides, technical documentation, frequently asked questions, and best Support product launches, localization, and technical enablement
Compliance, Certification, and Market Support
Support product compliance with applicable IEC and CNS standards, Vietnamese electrical regulations, utility requirements, and local certification processes.
Support certification activities, including document preparation, technical review, type-test evidence, product qualification, and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate product certification, qualification testing, technical assessment, and customer witness activities where
Candidates with hands-on experience working with third-party testing or
Experience coordinating type tests, routine tests, certification applications, technical reviews, compliance validation, or witness tests is highly preferred.
What qualifications will make you successful?
Education
Bachelor's degree or above in
Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Academic specialization in power systems, power distribution, protection and control, or energy systems is preferred.
Graduates of Electrical Engineering programs with a major or concentration in power systems are highly preferred.
Professional Experience
3-5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, power distribution systems, power equipment applications, proposal engineering, technical support, or
technical sales support.
Experience related to power-system architecture, MV/LV distribution, electrical design, installation, testing, commissioning, operation, or maintenance is an advantage.
Relevant product experience with switchgear, transformers, protection relays, switchboards, busway systems, or digital power solutions is preferred.
Experience in semiconductor facilities, data centers, industrial plants, commercial buildings, public infrastructure, utilities, or EPC projects is an advantage
Technical Competencies
Good understanding of electrical power-system architecture and MV/LV power-distribution principles.
Familiarity with power equipment applications, protection and control concepts, and electrical technical specifications.
Knowledge of IEC standards, electrical regulations, utility requirements, and certification processes.
Ability to analyze product applications, identify technical risks, and propose practical and competitive recommendations.
Customer Engagement and Communication
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear customer solutions and value propositions.
Experience delivering customer presentations, technical seminars, workshops, product demonstrations, or training is preferred.
Comfortable engaging directly with customers, consultants, contractors, partners, and internal sales teams in technical discussions.
Good command of English.
What's in it for me?
Be part of meaningful work that drives energy transition and digital transformation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, and product experts
Grow your technical expertise through training, certifications, and hands-on experience
Join a culture that values innovation, customer partnership, and continuous improvement