Application Engineer

As an Application Engineer – System Protection, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and solutions for power system protection relays. Your role will involve teaching and supporting customers to ensure the reliability and safety of power grids.

As an Application Engineer - System Protection, a typical day might include:

• Helping customers apply and troubleshoot SEL products.
• Developing, testing, and documenting solutions for complex power system protection, control, and metering challenges using SEL products and solutions.
• Participating at SEL seminars, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
• Contributing to new product specifications and product enhancements.
• Contributing to and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers.

This role might be for you if you have…

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with power system protection and relays.
• Relevant work experience and knowledge of utility and/or industrial power systems with an emphasis on protection, control, and operations.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Location

We are open to filling this position in any of the following locations…

• Marshall, Michigan
• Plymouth, Michigan
• Medina, Minnesota
• Fairview Heights, Illinois

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Marshall & Fairview Heights $102,000 - $140,000 per year. Plymouth & Medina $107,000 - $145,000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.