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. This role involves conducting research on industry trends and technologies, supporting strategic initiatives, and collaborating with subject-matter experts to create various research documents and articles.
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
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar)
- 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
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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