Application Engineer
About The Position
Join Schneider Electric as an Application Engineer – Protection, Controls & Automation. This U.S. based role involves designing, configuring, testing, and executing advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams, while promoting Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture. The role requires a willingness to travel up to 40% domestically to customers across the U.S. Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation. The Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group within Digital Power is at the forefront of engineering innovation, designing cutting-edge solutions for electrical substations, data centers, oil & gas, and distribution networks. We are looking for individuals who thrive on solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
- 2+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.
- Advanced knowledge of power systems and protection schemes.
- Advanced knowledge of protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes.
- Advanced knowledge of testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection.
- Proficiency in communication protocols: Modbus, DNP, IEC61850.
- Experience executing complex relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850.
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Schneider Electric’s Medium and Low Voltage systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs.
- Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Promote Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture in every aspect of your work.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
