Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) · 16 hours ago
Protection and Control Application Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $165K/yrIndustrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Protection and Control Application Engineer plays a key role in designing and supporting advanced protection and automation systems for industrial and mission-critical applications, collaborating with sales and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with Sales to provide subject matter expertise on protection, control, and automation systems during proposal and business development phases
Analyze project specifications and guide estimation/design teams in identifying required hardware, software, and engineering effort
Contribute to RFI/RFP responses, technical documentation, and solution presentations
Design scalable, standards-compliant protection and control architectures for electrical distribution systems, including DER and microgrid applications
Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, and operational requirements across industrial and mission-critical environments
Evaluate and select protection relays, PLCs, and control components based on technical and commercial criteria
Recommend design optimizations and alternative solutions to improve system performance and cost-effectiveness
Work closely with sales engineers, electrical designers, and project managers to align solutions with customer needs and IEM’s delivery capabilities
Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and field teams to refine and enhance system designs
Represent IEM at industry forums, conferences, and customer engagements to promote technical leadership
Mentor junior engineers and support internal training programs to scale technical expertise across the organization
Influence product roadmaps and commercial strategies by advocating for advanced protection technologies and digital transformation
Support innovation initiatives and vendor partnerships to enhance IEM’s competitive edge
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
Solid understanding of power system protection principles, relay logic, and automation systems (including PLC-based control)
Experience with generator control, paralleling switchgear, and DER/microgrid control applications
Familiarity with industry communication protocols (e.g., DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus)
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Willingness to travel up to 50% for project support and commissioning
Preferred
Hands-on experience with protective relays and testing tools (e.g., SEL, GE, Omicron, Doble)
Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, ASPEN)
Experience working for/with OEMs and knowledge of UL, IEEE, and other relevant standards
Exposure to power equipment sales, commercial collaboration, and vendor engagement
Demonstrated leadership in innovation, solution development, or cross-functional initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success.
Company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. is an electronic manufacturing company that provides electrical distribution equipment.
Founded in 1950
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clayton Such
Chief Executive Officer
Warren (Jay) Potter
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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