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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 3 months ago

Associate Automation Engineer

Pullman - Zocholl

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is a company focused on electric power system automation and industrial control systems. They are seeking an Associate Automation Engineer to develop and maintain understanding of automation systems, assist in customer technical support, and prepare product documentation.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an understanding of electric power system automation and industrial control systems including related protocols, serial and network communications, security, and logic programming

Assist in customer technical support including installation, commissioning and operation of automation and control systems

Assist in developing, analyzing, and improving product specifications and functional and validation tests

Prepare and maintain product documentation including application guides, data sheets and instruction manuals

Prepare technical and market analyses to evaluate proposed products or enhancements

Prepare data on competing automation products

Qualification

Electric power systemsAutomation protocolsTechnical supportNetworking principlesCustomer service experienceSEL products knowledgeDNP3 knowledgeModbus knowledgeIEC 60870 knowledgeIEC 61850 knowledgeTechnical presentation skillsWriting skillsTeamwork

Required

A B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience

You have working knowledge of automation and integration applications, practices and philosophies at an electrical utility, industrial plant, or engineering firm

You have knowledge of OSI model and basic networking principles

You have strong technical presentation and training skills

You are willing to travel up to 15%

You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred

Working knowledge of SEL products

Working knowledge of SEL, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, and IEC 61850 protocols

Working knowledge of electric power systems and protective relay applications

Experience in customer service or technical support

Benefits

We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) 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.

Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

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SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Founded in 1982

Pullman, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.selinc.com/

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