Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Lead sensor architecture, integration, and vendor strategy for HVAC/BMS products.
15 hours ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Office Full-Time
Company Size
159,002 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Management
Automation
Sustainability Consulting
Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Design & Engineering
Energy Audits
Building Management Systems
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Industry
Buildings
Data Centers
Networks
Residential
Oil and Gas
Role
Description
sensor architecture
sensor integration
calibration design
protocol specification
standards compliance
team collaboration
The position involves defining sensor architecture for HVAC and BMS applications, leading integration of sensors into embedded and cloud‑connected platforms, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross‑functional and international teams.
- Define and develop sensor architecture for HVAC and BMS applications.
- Evaluate, select, and integrate sensor technologies based on performance, cost, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead sensor integration into embedded systems and cloud‑connected platforms.
- Design sensor placement, calibration strategies, and signal‑conditioning circuits for real‑world environments.
- Specify sensor interfaces and communication protocols (analog 4–20 mA, 0–10 V, BACnet MSTP, Modbus, Zigbee, LoRa, BLE).
- Ensure sensor solutions meet ASHRAE, ISO, UL, CE and other industry standards.
- Collaborate with product managers, hardware engineers, firmware teams, and global teams in Bangalore and Montreal.
- Scout and evaluate new sensor technologies and vendors, acting as technical liaison.
- Develop and validate sensor solutions for indoor air quality, differential pressure, gas sensing, and refrigerant leak detection.
- Write and interpret technical specifications, schematics, and calibration procedures.
- Apply agile development practices and maintain effective stakeholder communication.
Requirements
analog sensors
rs‑485
modbus
zigbee
electrical engineering
12+ years
The architect will work closely with agile development global teams, particularly in Montreal and Bangalore, and act as the primary point of contact for sensor‑related decisions and innovations. We are looking for a positive, confident, and self‑motivated individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment and is passionate about developing next‑generation technologies that connect and empower our products and customers.
- Core required skills: strong analog sensor and signal‑conditioning expertise; experience with environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, CO₂, VOC, particulate, gas); proficiency in RS‑485, BACnet MSTP, Modbus; familiarity with embedded microcontroller interfaces.
- Additional skills: knowledge of wireless protocols (Zigbee, BLE, Thread, 802.15.4), SDLC, Git/GitHub, IoT platforms, EMC/EMI considerations, sensor modeling tools.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field; 12+ years in sensor design, integration or architecture; proven cross‑functional and international team experience; vendor evaluation and technology scouting background.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
€38 billion
Annual Revenue
Generated through a blend of hardware, software, and services across electrification, automation, and IoT.
- Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider.
- Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC.
- Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data.
- Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management.
- Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling.
- Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.
Culture + Values
- “Strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy within a global framework.”
- Emphasis on management based on strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy.
- Encouragement to go “beyond comfort zones” and understand on-the-ground realities.
Environment + Sustainability
71% Reduction
Emissions Cut
Achieved a 71% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 emissions between 2017 and 2023, from 699,079 tCO₂e to 202,232 tCO₂e.
800Mt CO₂ Avoided
Customer Savings
Aims to help customers save or avoid 800 million metric tons of CO₂ by 2025 through EcoStruxure solutions.
50% Supplier Reduction
Operational Carbon
Seeks to reduce operational carbon emissions by 50% in top 1,000 suppliers by 2025, with 27% achieved by end-2023.
90% Renewables Target
Electricity by 2025
Committed to 90% renewable electricity by 2025, aiming for 100% by 2030; reported approximately 85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
- Joined RE100: aiming for 90% renewable electricity by 2025, 100% by 2030; reported ~85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
- Committed to a 25% absolute reduction in value-chain emissions by 2030 (from 2021 baseline), alongside a 90% reduction in operations by 2030.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Women
Leadership Parity
Target to achieve gender parity with 50% women in top leadership roles by a specified year.
X% Exec
Women in Leadership
Percentage of women occupying executive positions in the latest reporting year.
Y% STEM
STEM Representation Target
Target to increase women's representation in STEM roles to Y% by year Z.
- Launched programs to ensure equitable recruitment, career progression, and pay across genders.
- Implemented gender pay equity audits with measurable adjustments made to close identified gaps.
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