Research Analyst, Data Center
Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, and they are seeking a Research Analyst to join their Data Center Research Center. The role involves conducting research on industry trends and technologies, supporting strategic initiatives, and collaborating with internal experts to produce clear and accessible research content.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on industry trends, technologies, and customer challenges using interviews, literature review, and web‑based sources
- Support strategic initiatives by gathering insights and documenting findings in a structured, concise format
- Participate in customer or field visits to observe real‑world applications and collect technical insights
- Interview and collaborate with internal subject matter experts across engineering, product management, marketing, and applications teams
- Draft technology briefs and foundational research documents under the guidance of Senior Research Analysts
- Assist in the development of white papers, blogs, and industry articles, including performing background research and preliminary writing
- Proofread, fact‑check, and edit research documents produced by the EMRC team
- Support content preparation for presentations, conferences, and industry events
- Help develop simple conceptual graphics to illustrate research findings and technical concepts
- Participate in continuous improvement activities for EMRC processes, templates, and methodologies
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar)
- Strong analytical and listening skills to accurately understand and interpret technical concepts
- Excellent writing and communication skills, able to explain complex ideas in clear, engaging language
- Curiosity and a learning mindset, with interest in how technology works and how it delivers customer value
- Ability to simplify technical or scientific concepts into accessible narratives and visuals
- Effective organization and time-management, able to handle multiple research threads simultaneously
- Collaborative mindset, comfortable working with experts across functions and geographies
- Openness to feedback and willingness to revise work based on team input
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving skills to explore unfamiliar topics independently
- Knowledge of commercial buildings, data centers, power systems, HVAC, cooling, or IT infrastructure is an asset (not mandatory)
- Prior experience in technical writing, research, analysis, or interviewing is beneficial, but training will be provided
- Writing samples may be requested during the hiring process
Benefits
- Medical (with member reward points)
- Dental
- Vision
- 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)
- Military leave benefits
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