Product Data Engineer

Schneider Electric is seeking a Product Data Engineer to strengthen the prefabricated engineering workflow for NAM. In this onsite role in Fairfield, OH, you will own the technical preparation, classification, and reconciliation of product data so downstream teams can move from CAD association to PBOM and manufacturing handoff with fewer interruptions and less rework. The position offers competitive pay (USD 86,400 - 129,600 annually) and a benefits package designed to support your health, time, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge product-data handoffs and cross-reference information across PDM and controlled internal libraries.
• Confirm whether requested parts already exist, and determine if they can be reused or require updates.
• Classify parts as purchased, catalog, engineered, or project-specific using approved rules.
• Prepare catalog or engineered part-record details when a suitable record does not exist.
• Complete and validate PDM loader files, including metadata, naming, and required fields.
• Maintain controlled internal product-data records and synchronize unique and common part information.
• Coordinate with TSE to create or update PDM parts as needed.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Engineering and SMEs to ensure CAD and specifications are ready.
• Support Project Engineers with loader-ready data and PBOM readiness.
• Route missing-field resolution to the correct source owner to keep workflow moving.
• Provide weekly product-data KPIs including queue status, aging, and blocker information.
• Support controlled workflow progression after independent review and release acceptance.
• Maintain applicable product-data procedures, work instructions, and metadata rules.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience
• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 3D CAD experience (Creo Preferred)
• PDM and PLM Management (Windchill Preferred)
• Strong drive to make an impact and improve processes
• Strong communication and agility/adaptability
• Willingness to learn new tools, skills, and workflows
• Attention to Detail and process orientation

Technologies

• Creo
• Windchill
• PDM
• PLM

Benefits

• Medical (with member reward points)
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid family leaves
• Well-being programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year
• Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and a 401(k) with match
• Performance discussions
• Global opportunities
• Schneider Career Hub
• Learning platforms like Coursera
• Volunteer leave
• Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
• Youth education initiatives
• Military leave benefits

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role helps Prefab NAM submit complete, correctly classified, reusable, and loader-ready product data with reduced rework. PDM requests progress through the workflow with fewer missing fields, fewer duplicate records, clearer lifecycle status, and improved readiness for CAD association, PBOM development, and manufacturing handoff.