Schneider Electric

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Founded in 1836 by Adolphe and Eugène Schneider in France, Schneider Electric is a global leader in digital energy management, industrial automation, and data center infrastructure.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1836
Founders: Adolphe & Eugène Schneider
Headquarters: Rueil-Malmaison (Paris), France
Public Ticker: EPA: SU

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric was founded in 1836 in Le Creusot, France by brothers Adolphe and Eugène Schneider as an iron, steel, and armaments manufacturer. In the 20th century, Schneider pivoted entirely into electrical equipment and digital energy management.

Headquartered near Paris, Schneider Electric generates over €36 billion in annual revenue. Operating across Energy Management (low/medium voltage power distribution, EcoStruxure IoT, APC UPS systems for data centers) and Industrial Automation (AVEVA industrial software, robotics), Schneider drives sustainability and electrification worldwide.

What Schneider Electric Does

Energy Management

Low and medium voltage electrical distribution, smart switchgear, and EcoStruxure power automation.

Data Center Infrastructure (APC)

Uninterruptible power supply (APC UPS), liquid cooling, and data center microgrid systems.

Industrial Automation & AVEVA

Industrial control systems, PLCs, motion control, and AVEVA industrial digital twin software.

Sustainability & Microgrids

Renewable energy integration, microgrid management software, and corporate decarbonization consulting.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Schneider Electric.

Electrical & Hardware Engineering
Software Engineering & EcoStruxure IoT
Energy Management & Decarbonization Specs
Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Project Execution & Field Commissioning
Commercial Sales & Solution Architecture
Financial Planning & Sustainability
Human Resources & Talent Management

Schneider Electric's History

1836
Founded in Le Creusot
Adolphe and Eugène Schneider take over iron foundries in Le Creusot, France.
1981
Electrical Strategy Shift
Divests steel and shipbuilding to focus 100% on electrical equipment and automation.
2007
APC Acquisition
Acquires American Power Conversion (APC), becoming global leader in critical data center power.
2018
AVEVA Partnership & Acquisition
Combines industrial software business with AVEVA, completing full acquisition in 2023.
2021
Most Sustainable Company Award
Ranked #1 most sustainable company in the world by Corporate Knights index.