Automation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Boise, ID

7d•$97,700 - $144,400•Onsite

About The Position

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically 2+ years relevant experience in setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of automation and control systems with a broad range of serial and network devices and interfaces.
Working knowledge of automation and integration applications, practices, and philosophies at an electrical utility, industrial plant, or engineering firm
Knowledge of OSI model
Knowledge of layer 2 and 3 (switching and routing) networking principles
Excellent technical presentation and training skills
Willing to travel up to 15%
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SEL products
Working knowledge of SEL, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, and IEC 61850 protocols
Working knowledge of electric power systems and protective relay applications
Experience in customer service or technical support

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of electric power system automation and industrial control systems including related protocols, serial and network communications, security, and logic programming.
Assist in customer technical support including installation, commissioning and operation of automation and control systems.
Develop and analyze product specifications and functional and validation tests.
Write and maintain product documentation including application guides, data sheets, and instruction manuals.
Provide technical and market analyses to evaluate proposed products or enhancements.
Perform analysis and tests on competing automation products.
Perform as technical lead on assigned projects.
Mentor Associate Engineers and Technicians.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.