Automation Engineer

As an Automation Engineer a typical day might include the following:

• Develop and maintain a detailed 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.
• Develop and analyze product specifications and functional and validation tests.
• Write and maintain product documentation including application guides data sheets and instruction manuals.
• Provide technical and market analyses to evaluate proposed products or enhancements.
• Perform analysis and tests on competing automation products.
• Perform as technical lead on assigned projects.
• Mentor Associate Engineers and Technicians.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you have:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering Computer Science/Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically 2 years relevant experience in setup configuration and troubleshooting of automation and control systems with a broad range of serial and network devices and interfaces.
• Working knowledge of automation and integration applications practices and philosophies at an electrical utility industrial plant or engineering firm
• Knowledge of OSI model
• Knowledge of layer 2 and 3 (switching and routing) networking principles
• Excellent technical presentation and training skills
• Willing to travel up to 15%
• Strong writing documentation and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Location: Boise ID

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.

• Were 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.

Pay Range Data:

$97700 - $144400 annually.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience training knowledge and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.