Erik Barnes

Erik L. Barnes is an Offer Marketing Manager at Schneider Electric. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Pensacola Christian College. He has held positions including applications support, product management for motor control products, UL 508A panel shop manager, and applications marketing. Over his twenty years of experience in electric motor control applications, he has published multiple articles, technical papers and videos focused on control applications including UL 508A device applications, short-circuit current ratings, undervoltage conditions in motor control, and others. In addition to technical writing, Erik has led numerous training seminars and webinars. He has also led initiatives to develop tools that make it easier to select products in compliance with code requirements, including short circuit current ratings and selective coordination. Erik has received award recognition for his work in education and product application tools.