Application Engineer II - Protection

The devices we make at SEL are integral to the power grid operation and reliability. They prevent blackouts, they save lives. They make outages shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. Our devices use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go even faster! 

SEL products and technologies are critical for the safe, reliable operation of power systems around the world, so our products are built with the highest-quality components in SEL facilities by SEL employees. As an Application Engineer in Sales and Customer Service, you will help customers apply SEL protection and control devices, solve application challenges and assist customers from utilities, and industrials background solve problems! 

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

• Helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses, emails and telephone contact.

• Developing expertise in power systems, metering, protection, and SEL products.

• Sharing your knowledge and experience to enhance the quality of our customer support.

• Authoring technical papers, application guides, application videos and presentations.

• Solving problems, working in and leading technical teams and answering engineering and testing questions.

• Supporting achieving our sales goals, our Engineering Services group and our SEL University where needed.

• Ensuring yours and the teams safety throughout the day.

This job might be for you if:

• You are passionate about engineering.

• You like solving problems and troubleshooting.

• You are curious to learn new technology.

• You like teaching others and sharing your technical expertise.

• You enjoy working both independently and in team environments.

• You have a strong focus on Customer Service.

Why SEL?

We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees.

• Tuition Assistance program.

• 95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage.

• Awarded by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for, 100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.

• Strong team support with great interoffice technical collaboration. You will be part of a big team and get the help, support and growth to provide great career development.

Location

This position is located in Irvine, CA, where you will enjoy the perfect balance of city living and preserved natural spaces. Located just forty miles from Los Angeles, adjacent to the John Wayne/Orange County airport and only a short drive to the beautiful Southern California beaches.  You can enjoy a variety of great shopping, entertainment, sports, and access to great schools and universities. Irvine is known as the center of Orange County, culturally diverse and has an enjoyable climate, making it the perfect location to call home.

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 401K 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 II - $117,000 - $142,000 per year. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. The salary range may differ in other locations based on cost of labor. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.