Application Engineer I - Automation

SEL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Application Engineer - Automation in Dubai. The successful candidate will work with power system automation products, assist customers through various channels, and contribute to product specifications and marketing activities. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong skills in SCADA applications. The role offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Top tier medical benefits

Yearly flight tickets for expats

Gym membership reimbursement

Tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• Desire to work with SEL automation products applied to HV power systems.
• Understanding of communication protocols like IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in power system automation and related SEL products.
• Help customers apply SEL products through various means.
• Contribute to product specifications and literature.
• Participate in marketing activities and industry meetings.
• Teach in customer visits and courses.
• Maintain customer application and quality information.

Skills

SCADA applications knowledge

Communication protocols understanding

Technical training and customer service skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Application Engineer - Automation, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As Application Engineer - Automation, a typical day might include the following :

Develop expertise in power system automation, and all related SEL products.

Help customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses, email, and telephone contact.

Contribute to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.

Participate in SEL marketing and sales activities and industry technical meetings and conferences.

Teach in customer on-site and online visits, SEL University courses, and hands-on seminars for customers and SEL personnel.

Maintain customer application and quality information, and develop industry relationships.

Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in power system automation, and all related SEL products.
• Help customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses, email, and telephone contact.
• Contribute to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
• Participate in SEL marketing and sales activities and industry technical meetings and conferences.
• Teach in customer on-site and online visits, SEL University courses, and hands-on seminars for customers and SEL personnel.
• Maintain customer application and quality information, and develop industry relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• This job might be for you if you have a desire to work with SEL automation products applied to HV power systems
• You have an understanding of SCADA applications and communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
• Your educational background is in electrical engineering
• You have excellent technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills

Location

UAE – Dubai Silicon Oasis

Why SEL?

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.

Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance

Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility

Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).

Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership

International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide

Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.