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Principal Application Engineer- Protection Control and Automation

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Schneider Electric

Principal Application Engineer- Protection Control and Automation

Gunnison, CO

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $96,000-$144,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Internal Protection Control and Automation Engineer to join our team. This position will be part of Central Engineering in Power systems. Selected individual will be responsible to support the engineering of all digital solutions offer, which includes PLCs, relays etc. Selected Individual will collaborate with DCS, plant engineering and digital power groups to accelerate absorption of configuration of digital solutions within the plants. The ideal candidate is well-versed in engineering of all digital solutions that Schneider Electric offers.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of protection control and automation systems with SE solutions
  • Provide technical expertise in protection schemes, control logic, and automation strategies.
  • Collaborate with sales and PM during quotation stage to simplify and promote digital solutions offered by Schneider Electric
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of protection control systems.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of protection system performance and recommend improvements.
  • Develop and review protection and control settings for protective relays.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Deliver training programs to upskill our teams on Digital Power Solutions which include PLC programming, communication protocols, troubleshooting, and maintenance for ETO Low and Medium Voltage Equipment.

What skills will you need to be successful in this training role?
  • Be an outgoing and energetic professional who thinks strategically and creatively.
  • Have excellent people skills and possess the ability to influence, convince, communicate, mentor engineers
  • Strive for value-added solutions and identify quick wins (agile thinking).
  • Must be well organized and a self-starter who works well with people.
  • Possess an advanced level of technical experience within the ETO product portfolio.
  • Willingness to travel at least 20% domestically and internationally.


What are the technical requirements of the role?
  • Knowledge of Schneider electric's low voltage and medium voltage systems
  • Knowledge of M340, M580 PLCs, ASCO controllers, Easergy relays or equivalent devices
  • Able to program and troubleshoot above or equivalent devices
  • Familiarity with ANSI Relays and relay auto-throwover schemes.
  • Experience designing control schemes, and utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish automated transfer operations.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC hardware, software, and associated industrial automation systems.
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting digital equipment.
  • Experience with Modbus communications, utility metering, and circuit monitoring applications.
  • Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, RS-485, Ethernet and other third party interfaces.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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Client-provided location(s): United States
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/86206?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time