About the Role
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Application Engineer to join our Global Accounts team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with industrial power system customers across multiple regions. If you enjoy solving problems in a fast paced environment and have a deep understanding of power systems and SEL products, this role is for you!
Typical Responsibilities
- Developing and teaching expertise in power systems and SEL products
- Assisting customers with SEL products through visits, demos, training, and calls
- Providing innovative solutions to complex problems, independently supporting customers
- Contributing to product specs, application/testing software, and literature
- Presenting at SEL marketing events, industry meetings, and conferences
- Teaching SEL University courses in core and other areas
- Publishing application guides, software tools, course materials, and technical papers; review others' work
- Mentoring and leading team members, serving as an experienced advisor
- Enhancing customer feedback processes, training materials, and lead improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 8+ years in power systems, industrial applications in either protection or automation
- Fundamental understanding of metering
- Skills in teaching power system principles and concepts
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- The ability to actively identify and pursue ways to improve customer experience
- An innovative mind and encourage experimentation to find new solutions
- The ability to gain the confidence and trust of others easily
- Willingness to travel 25–50%, depending on location
Location
We are open to filling this position in multiple locations. If you are an internal US employee located elsewhere, please don't let location hinder you from applying.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $82,000 – $193,900 per year. We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
Retirement & Ownership
- 100% employee-owned company
- Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Personal 401(k) options
Insurance
- Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Time Off
- 10 paid holidays
- Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
- 9 paid sick days
- Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
Professional Development
- STEM courses
- Apprenticeships
- Tuition assistance
- Engineering development programs
Additional Benefits
- Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits
About SEL
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.
Application Process
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports digital products and systems that protect, automate, and control critical power infrastructure worldwide. The company develops protective relays, automation controllers, meters, and communication equipment for electric power systems.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.