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!
As an Application Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
- 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.
This job might be for you if you have…
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 8+ years in power systems, industrial applications in either protection or automation as well as a 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.
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.
Pay Range Data
$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.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience in power systems and industrial applications involving protection or automation
- Fundamental understanding of electrical metering
- Ability to teach power system principles and concepts
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to identify and pursue customer experience improvements
- Innovative mindset and willingness to experiment with new solutions
- Ability to gain the confidence and trust of others
- Willingness to travel 25–50% depending on location
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) and has not been reviewed or approved by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL).
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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.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Insights
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.
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