Power Systems Automation Engineer
About The Position
SEL is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to join its Global Accounts team and work with industrial power system customers across multiple regions. The role focuses on developing expertise in power systems and SEL products, independently supporting customers, and delivering solutions to complex problems. It also contributes to product specifications, application and testing software, technical literature, training, and customer-experience improvements. The position includes presenting at industry events and conferences, teaching SEL University courses, publishing technical resources, and mentoring team members. Travel is expected at 25–50%, depending on location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- 8 or more years of experience in power systems and industrial applications in protection or automation.
- Fundamental understanding of metering.
- Ability to teach power system principles and concepts.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to identify and pursue ways to improve customer experience.
- Innovative mindset and willingness to encourage experimentation to find new solutions.
- Ability to gain the confidence and trust of others.
- Willingness to travel 25–50%, depending on location.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach expertise in power systems and SEL products.
- Assist customers with SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training, and calls.
- Provide innovative solutions to complex problems and independently support customers.
- Contribute to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
- Present at SEL marketing events, industry meetings, and conferences.
- Teach SEL University courses in core and other areas.
- Publish application guides, software tools, course materials, and technical papers, and review others’ work.
- Mentor and lead team members, serving as an experienced advisor.
- Enhance customer feedback processes and training materials, and lead improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
- 9 paid sick days.
- Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
- STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
