Research Analyst - Data Center Infrastructure & Technology

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $142,400 - $213,600 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

The Research Analyst is a key member of the Data Center Research Center (DCRC),
Schneider Electric's internal thought leadership and industry knowledge team. The DCRC develops and publishes independent, high-value content focused on data center physical infrastructure and the impact of technological innovation on its design, operation, and ecosystem.

This role is designed for candidates with strong experience in data center environments
(e.g., solution architects, electrical or mechanical engineers) who want to apply their technical expertise beyond project execution. The Research Analyst explores how innovations, such as AI workloads, new cooling approaches, energy systems, and digital technologies, transform infrastructure architectures and influence the broader data
center ecosystem (grid, buildings, IT, and services).

Key Responsibilities
o Analyze Technology & Physical infrastructure Impact
o Investigate how emerging technologies (e.g., AI compute, liquid cooling,
distributed energy, digitization) impact:

Data center power and cooling architectures

System design, density, and scalability

Interactions with the grid and energy ecosystem

o Assess technical implications, constraints, and trade-offs of new solutions on
infrastructure design and operations.
o Leverage Real-World Engineering Expertise
o Produce High-Value Thought Leadership
o Contribute to and progressively lead creation of

White papers and technical reports

Infrastructure design guidance and reference architectures

Articles and insights on technology adoption and impact

o Ensure technical rigor and clarity through peer reviews and validation with subject matter experts.

Skills & Competencies
o Data Center & Infrastructure Expertise
o Strong knowledge of data center physical infrastructure, including:
o Electrical systems (UPS, MV/LV distribution, grid interaction)
o Mechanical systems (air and liquid cooling, heat reuse)
o Architecture principles (resiliency, efficiency, scalability)
o Data center management software and digital twins
o Ability to understand and explain system-level impacts of technology
changes.
o Systems Thinking
o Capability to analyze interdependencies between infrastructure, IT loads,
and the energy ecosystem.
o Comfort working on cross-domain topics (power, cooling, IT, digital).
o Analytical & Research Skills
o Ability to structure complex technical topics into clear insights and
actionable conclusions.
o Strong critical thinking applied to engineering and system design
challenges.
o Communication & Translation
o Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate deep technical
concepts into clear, accessible content.
o Ability to explain "so what" and "why it matters" to both technical and business audiences.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
o Electrical Engineering
o Mechanical Engineering
o Systems Engineering
o Energy & Power Systems Engineering
o Computer Engineeringor similar
o 3-7 years of experience in data center environments, such as:
o Solution architect / technical pre-sales
o Electrical or mechanical design engineer
o Data center operations, commissioning, or consulting
o Power or cooling system product manager
o Strong exposure to infrastructure design, system integration, or deployment in data centers is highly preferred

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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