The R&D Associate Test Engineer contributes to the development, validation, and advancement of integration and automation solutions for electric power system applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, this role supports the design and testing of communication, protection, and automation technologies used in modern power systems.
Engineering & Product Development
Design, develop, test, and validate integration and automation features for SEL products.
Support the implementation and verification of communication protocols, automation functions, and system integrations used in electric power system applications.
Develop and execute test plans, simulations, and laboratory evaluations to verify product functionality, performance, and reliability.
Technical Analysis & Innovation
Apply engineering principles, modeling techniques, and analytical methods to evaluate and improve power system protection, communication, and automation solutions.
Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve product performance, reliability, and usability.
Communication & Professional Development
Communicate technical information effectively through documentation, test reports, presentations, and technical discussions.
Build technical expertise in electric power systems, communications, protection, and automation technologies through project participation and collaboration with experienced engineers.
Required Qualifications
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Academic or professional experience in electric power systems, communications, controls, automation, or related disciplines.
Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
• SEL products and protocols.
• SCADA Protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus.
• Automation Protocols: IEC 6150 GOOSE, IEC 61850 Sampled Values, PRP and HSR.
• Time Synchronization Protocols: IEEE 1588 PTP, IRIG-B, SNTP.
• Power system protection principles and applications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Academic or professional experience in electric power systems, communications, controls, automation, or related disciplines
- Working knowledge of SEL products and protocols
- Working knowledge of SCADA protocols, including IEC 61850, DNP3, or Modbus
- Working knowledge of automation protocols, including IEC 6150 GOOSE, IEC 61850 Sampled Values, PRP, or HSR
- Working knowledge of time synchronization protocols, including IEEE 1588 PTP, IRIG-B, or SNTP
- Knowledge of power system protection principles and applications
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.
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.
