Pros
The company has great benefits - especially when working in France. As an engineer any hours over 35 are paid extra or can be taken as a holiday. Schneider Electric is a global company with operations worldwide. THe marco polo program lets you talents exchange offcies for a long duration. The comapny is conservatively managed and has thus been growing steadily over the past few years and can be expected to do so. This created a good atmosphere where one can grow and mature slowely in one's career. Schneider is world leader in their Field and is very high tech.
Cons
The company is very focused on Paris. It has a french strong French culture and most of the top management consists of French people althought Schneider thinks it is a multinational company. The company fails to attract top talent. The company is missing a management trainee program to attract the best students from business schools and engineering schools. The Marco Polo program is a good attempt but it does not really attract talents - instead it promotes international staff exchange between the different offices. The company does not focus well on creating shareholder value. THe CEO does not communicate well with the financial community.