R&D Associate Test Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
R&D Associate Test Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Designs protective relays and power solutions
The R&D Associate Test Engineer contributes to the development, validation, and advancement of integration and automation solutions for electric power system applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, this role supports the design and testing of communication, protection, and automation technologies used in modern power systems.
Engineering & Product Development
Design, develop, test, and validate integration and automation features for SEL products.
Support the implementation and verification of communication protocols, automation functions, and system integrations used in electric power system applications.
Develop and execute test plans, simulations, and laboratory evaluations to verify product functionality, performance, and reliability.
Technical Analysis & Innovation
Apply engineering principles, modeling techniques, and analytical methods to evaluate and improve power system protection, communication, and automation solutions.
Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve product performance, reliability, and usability.
Communication & Professional Development
Communicate technical information effectively through documentation, test reports, presentations, and technical discussions.
Build technical expertise in electric power systems, communications, protection, and automation technologies through project participation and collaboration with experienced engineers.
Required Qualifications
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Academic or professional experience in electric power systems, communications, controls, automation, or related disciplines.
Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
• SEL products and protocols.
• SCADA Protocols: IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus.
• Automation Protocols: IEC 6150 GOOSE, IEC 61850 Sampled Values, PRP and HSR.
• Time Synchronization Protocols: IEEE 1588 PTP, IRIG-B, SNTP.
• Power system protection principles and applications.
Designs protective relays and power solutions
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) designs and manufactures devices, software, and systems that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Their products include protective relays and related equipment that monitor and control power systems; they also provide software and system-level solutions to manage and protect electrical grids. SEL’s protective-relay legacy dates back 40 years, and today their devices are used in 173 countries. The company differentiates itself through long-term support: a top 10-year warranty and no-cost technical support for as long as its products remain in service, plus strong utilities and private-industry partnerships. SEL’s goal is to modernize the global power grid and keep critical electricity infrastructure smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient.
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