Senior Project Customer Engineer - Benalla

• Join a truly large-scale organisation in a relaxed regional location
• Exciting career challenge for the experienced project management professional
• Benalla, Victoria location – rewarding salary package + bonus + benefits!

About Us

Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all.  At Schneider we call this Life Is On.  Our Mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.   Our products and services support everything from smart energy and building management to industrial automation and EV charging.

In 2025 we were named in Australia’s top 101 workplaces for women by WORK180 and we were also recognised as the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025 by Corporate Knights.  We are a truly global organisation, with Group Revenue of €38 billion in 2024 and 150,000+ employees spread across 100+ countries.

The Opportunity

Our Benalla manufacturing site is located in regional Victoria, 2.5 hours north of Melbourne's CBD. This plant plays a crucial role in our operations, providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability, primarily Transformers, Kiosks and Switchgear.  The Benalla plant is a testament to our commitment to local manufacturing and innovation, contributing significantly to the regional economy and offering numerous job opportunities.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Customer Engineer to join our team in Benalla, Victoria. This permanent position will see you playing a pivotal role in leading engineered-to-order projects that support the production of Transformers, Kiosks, and Switchgear. This is a career opportunity that will take your career to the next level as you collaborate with a variety of key stakeholders

This exciting new career opportunity will see you:

• Lead and manage diverse engineered to order projects in support of our Benalla manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with Customer expectations and related business objectives
• Deliver Customer solutions as you balance quality, cost and adhere to other internal processes across multiple concurrent projects
• Collaborate with varied cross-functional teams and other related stakeholder groups to ensure project success including; Engineering, Production, Supply Chain and various leadership
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with safety, quality and other environmental standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to local manufacturing innovation, supporting Schneider’s commitment to regional  
• economic development, sustainability, other Customer partnerships and strategic relationships

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications – ideally Electrical + Project Management
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a similar manufacturing/production environment
• Strong proven project management capabilities, leveraging a diverse technical or project
• management background to achieve Customer-focused outcomes
• Previous experience in the use of SAP and other related digital tools
• Proven ability to partner with varied stakeholder groups and collaborate to achieve outcomes
• Those with knowledge of or experience in related technical assets (Electrical, Transformers etc.) will be viewed favourably

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for Interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

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Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric

The list is long but importantly we offer a competitive salary package, access to our employee share plan and salary continuance insurance. Beyond this we have a truly flexible work environment with opportunities to work remotely, on-site at customer locations or in our various Office locations,

Additionally, we offer all our employees a chance to build your career within our global organisation. With our game changing ‘Open Talent Market’ you have the opportunity to; work on global projects, explore future roles or establish a mentorship to grow your skills. The opportunities are at your fingertips. 

• Flexibility at Work and Global Family Leave 
• FREE access to Coursera – online University to support your ongoing development
• Fitness Passport – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Option to participate in our Share Program, with discounts and contributions for Employees 
• Potential opportunity to purchase further Annual Leave 
• Discounts at major vendors such as; Clipsal, JB-HiFi and Hoyts just to name a few
• Continuous training on Schneider products 
• Join the World’s Most Sustainable Company and known as a market leader
• Global support at your fingertips 
• Working in a well-balanced team and inclusive environment 
   

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!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

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.