Lead Product Engineer; DCS

Overview

The Lead Product Engineer for the Recloser Control Customization team will join a fast‑paced group that provides direct support for external customers requiring customized 651R‑2, 651RA, 351R‑4 and 351RS products, as well as internal technical support for projects that improve the product line as a whole. This team member will be the Technical Lead for all customization projects, and they will provide technical expertise and mentorship for the team that supports this rapidly growing product line.

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of specific product line(s), product applications, competition, and markets.
• Serve as primary technical contact to sales, marketing, operations, and others as required for in‑service product support.
• Work with Application Engineers, Product Managers, other Product Engineers, and Manufacturing personnel to develop customized recloser controls solutions to meet customer needs.
• Validate product requirements, functionality, and features.
• Approve new custom product developments and associated documentation.
• Serve as interface between Manufacturing and R&D groups for product development.
• 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.
• Provide product line training to Field Application Engineers.
• Drive process improvement projects as assigned.

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
• 6+ years of experience and working knowledge of electrical power systems or industrial system integration and automation practices and philosophies
• 4+ years of technical marketing experience
• Excellent technical and marketing presentation skills
• Knowledge of product life cycle planning and marketing position
• Willing to travel up to 25%
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

• Project management and/or project technical leadership
• Experience with electric utility relay and telecommunications
• Specifying graphical user interface location

Pullman, WA - This position is located in Pullman, WA.

Boise,  - This position is located in Boise, .

Data We anticipate filling this position as a Lead Product Engineer $115,290 - $170,349 per year. 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, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job‑related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 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.
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Additional benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity

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