Application Engineer II - Automation

Full job description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Application Engineer II - Automation, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As Application Engineer - Automation, a typical day might include the following:

• Develop expertise in power system automation, and all related SEL products.
• Help customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses, email, and telephone contact.
• Contribute to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
• Participate in SEL marketing and sales activities and industry technical meetings and conferences.
• Teach in customer on-site and online visits, SEL University courses, and hands-on seminars for customers and SEL personnel.
• Maintain customer application and quality information, and develop industry relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a desire to work with SEL automation products applied to HV power systems
• You have an understanding of SCADA applications and communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
• Your educational background is in electrical engineering
• You have excellent technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills

Location

Bahrain - Manama

Why SEL?

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.

• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance
• Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility
• Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).
• Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership
• International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide
• Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.