Product Engineer - Power Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Product Engineer. If you enjoy the challenge of providing technical support to support field offices, technical writing to document all enhancements, and the opportunity to support new product development, this position is for you! As a Product Engineer, a typical day might include the following: Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of specific product line(s), product applications, competition, and markets. Analyze competitor products and prepare technical product comparison reports. Serve as primary technical contact to sales, marketing, operations, and others as required for in-service product support. Participate in specifying product requirements, and work closely with Product Managers to ensure product features and functionality meet the customer/market needs. Work with development engineers and product managers to prioritize development activities to meet customer needs while accomplishing objectives. Prepare product documentation including data sheets, flyers, instruction manuals, guide form specifications, release notes, and service bulletins. Perform product validation testing and approve validation results. Participate in industry technical meetings and conferences. Prepare and present technical product presentations. Maintain an end user system operational understanding of how specific technology families are used and have a clear understanding of the functional priority. Assist with developing and creating concept documents or drawings associated with new product ideas to be developed within R&D. This job might be for you if: You have a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. You have 2+ years of working knowledge of electric power or industrial system integration and automation practices and philosophies. You have 2+ years of technical marketing experience. Excellent technical and marketing presentation and writing skills. Knowledge of product life cycle planning and market positioning. Willing to travel up to 25%. Preferred Qualifications: Project management and/or project technical leadership. Experience with electric utility relays and telecommunications. Specifying graphical user interface.