Principal Sales and Applications Engineer - Protection and Automation

Siemens Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation Business is one of the leading global suppliers of products, integrated systems, solutions, and services for the sustainable, reliable, and efficient transmission, distribution, and control of energy.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Protection and Automation Application Engineer to join our Protection and Automation products team. Based in our (Location to be added), the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within an area of the Siemens business that has enormous market potential.

As the Principal Sales and Applications Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and supporting advanced electrical Protection and Automation systems. You will collaborate with our engineering team and customers to develop customized secondary solutions that meet their specific requirements and ensure optimal performance and reliability. You will be part of a highly motivated team to bring Siemens cutting edge secondary technologies (electrical protection, substation automation, networking and cyber security, power quality and digitalisation) into the Pacific region. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement electrical Protection and Automation solutions for diverse applications.

• Analyze client requirements and provide technical expertise to develop tailored solutions.

• Train and educate internal and external customers about Siemens Protection and Automation technology.

• Perform system integration, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure functionality and performance.

• Provide technical support to clients during installation, commissioning, and maintenance phases.

• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to electrical Protection and Automation.

• Travel to customers and stakeholders to promote Siemens Protection and Automation technology, and ensure customer satisfaction.

In order to be considered for this opportunity you will need the following:

• Electronic Engineering qualification with specialization in electrical power systems (generation, distribution, transmission grids)

• In-depth experience in Electrical Protection Systems (Relays, protection settings and tests), Control Systems (RTUs, SCADAs) and Communication Systems and Protocols (Ethernet, SDH, IEC 61850, DNP 3, Modbus, IEC104)

• In-depth experience in protection system design and commissioning for electrical substations

• Strong understanding of electrical protection principles, relay coordination, and fault analysis. 

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to electrical systems

• Familiarity with SIPROTEC and SICAM product families, including operation, tests and design

• Good knowledge of automation programming languages (C, Visual Basic, STL, SCL, CFC)

Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion help us fully realise the potential of our people. As part of Siemens Ownership culture, Siemens also genuinely supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.