Schneider Electric is as good as any in the electrical industry. - Engineering Manager Schneider Electric Employee Review

3.0
Jun 15, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Like any place of employment, the people you work with really make a difference. At Schneider Electric in the U.S. people are generally freindly and cooperative. The electrical industry runs at a slower pace because safety is such a concern. So there is not a lot of pressure to meet strict deadlines. Most of the engineering is focused on maintaining existing products or cost reducing existing products.

Cons

Schneider Electric is owned and operated by the French. It is difficult dealing with and understanding them. The French like to really study a problem before implementing any solution. Most of the operations in the U.S. were once independent companies, e.g., Square D, APC. Sometimes people still act as though these companies exist and are independent.

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5.0
Jul 19, 2026
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Pros

Comprehensive onboarding, continuous learning opportunities, and a disciplined work environment.

Cons

Strong hierarchical culture, where experience can be often valued more than educational and performance. Salary is decent, not top notch

2.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

6% 401K match, no vesting period

Cons

This used to be a people-focused, high values company with integrity. Today it is prioritizing short-term financial targets at the direct expense of the employees. The business is profitable, but leadership is demanding that’s it’s not profitable ENOUGH (for the rich people). Employees have become numbers on a spreadsheet. Over the past year, the shift has been especially noticeable in the U.S.: * Return-to-office mandate (2–3 days per week), including employees hired as remote. This includes Big Brother like badge tracking and monthly attendance reporting. * Only one month’s notice that unused PTO would no longer carry over. Use it or lose it. * Elimination of the employee recognition financial rewards program. * Layoffs every six months, creating ongoing uncertainty. * Incentives for long-tenure (old) employees to resign. If you’re considering joining, go in with realistic expectations. The company still has talented people and good products, but the employee experience is no longer what it was. Job security, flexibility, and employee goodwill no longer feel like priorities.

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