Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on79, Pennington Street, The Ironbound, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07105, United States
At Schneider Electric, we are leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group within Digital Power is at the forefront of engineering innovation, designing cutting-edge solutions for electrical substations, data centers, oil & gas, and distribution networks. With €40 billion in global revenue and over 150,000 employees in 100+ countries, we are committed to turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.
We are looking for an Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes. In this role, you will design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution while promoting Schneider Electric's Safety-First culture.
This position offers the opportunity to work with a world leader in energy management, contributing to a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You will enjoy a hybrid work environment with balanced in-office and remote opportunities, alongside access to world-class training and mentorship.
Culture matters at Schneider Electric. Our IMPACT values—Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, and Teamwork—are the foundation for creating a great environment to support business success. We are looking for IMPACT Makers: exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions. We celebrate the potential in everyone to be an IMPACT Maker and believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. We uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, with our Trust Charter serving as our Code of Conduct to demonstrate our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality, and cybersecurity.
To be considered for this position, you must submit an online application. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We look forward to learning about you and how you can help shape the next generation of energy automation solutions.
Work model: Hybrid
79, Pennington Street, The Ironbound, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07105, United States
Newark, New Jersey
Familiarity with Schneider Electric's Medium and Low Voltage systems.
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Skills: Power Systems, Protection Schemes, Protection Relays, Relay-Based Ato Schemes, Modbus, DNP, Iec61850, Feeder Protection, Transformer Protection, Bus Differential.
Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems; Master's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.