As an Application Engineer a typical day might include the following:
Train and support SEL customers, sales channel, and engineering services staff (internal and external) on Networking and Cybersecurity products and technologies.
Maintain an understanding of industry technology and SEL products.
Author service bulletins, application literature, instruction manuals, and data sheets.
Perform competitive analysis.
Develop project use cases.
Establish and perform validation testing.
Create product demonstrations.
Participate in the preparation of technical proposals and commercial bids.
Contribute to existing and new product specifications.
Perform special studies and tests as needed by customers.
Participate in SEL sales and marketing activities and industry technical meetings and conferences.
Develop training courses and best-known methods for network engineering
This job might be for you if:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
Understanding of operational technology networking and cybersecurity
2+ years working knowledge of Ethernet-based communication practices and philosophies
Excellent technical training, speaking, documentation, and writing skills
Willingness to travel 25%
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
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Location: Pullman, WA
SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
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 401(k) 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.
We anticipate filling this position as an Application Engineer. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Associate Application Engineer: $84,200 - $124,500 per year
Application Engineer: $97,700 - $144,400 per year
Lead Application Engineer: $115,300 - $170,400 per year.
Communication with Applicants
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 [email protected].
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
- Understanding of operational technology networking and cybersecurity
- 2+ years working knowledge of Ethernet-based communication practices
- Excellent technical training, speaking, documentation, and writing skills
- Willingness to travel 25%
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, with the employer covering a significant share of premiums. Feedback suggests on-site clinics, EAP, and wellness programs further strengthen day-to-day health support at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a meaningful long-term benefit for full-time employees. Feedback suggests many view the ownership model and retirement programs as strong components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and sick time are characterized as generous alongside company holidays and special leave options. Feedback suggests time off begins accruing immediately and supports key life events.
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What We Do
SEL serves the power industry worldwide through the design, manufacture, supply and support of products and services for power system protection, monitoring, control, automation, communications and metering. For more than 30 years, SEL has offered unmatched local technical support, a 10‐year, worldwide warranty and a commitment to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.
