Applications Electrical Engineer / Circuit Protection

Job Description

Immediate opening for an Applications/Technical Electrical Engineer to join and strengthen our North American engineering team, located in West Caldwell, NJ. Candidate must have extensive technical knowledge & experience in circuit protection applications.

We are world leaders in manufacturing fuses for the global market from electronic fuses to high voltage AC and DC fuses. We are seeking a well-rounded engineer to support our engineering and field sales force. The candidate must be experienced in the electrical power industry, with a full understanding of circuit protection requirements and design. Experience with engineering project management processes preferred.

The successful candidate must have 5-10 years’ experience in the circuit protection field, focusing on protection for products such as converters, inverters, drives, substations, capacitor filter & harmonic banks, traction AC & DC systems, transformer protection and MCCs, distribution switchgear, solar, wind, energy storage and EV’s (electric vehicles).

Requirements:

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN U.S.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in the Circuit Protection field required.

Technical experience in circuit protection technology and design.

Simulation: PSpice, MATLAB, ETAP – DC Arc Flash analysis – coordination study

Ability to interpret electro-technical drawings and designs.

Experience in power electronics and power systems, a must.

Hands-on individual solving circuit protection diagrams and offering full technical and commercial proposals to engineers and representatives.

Advanced technical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to simplify complex issues, and relate technical explanations back to the commercial value of the product.

Knowledge and ability to work with industry standards (UL, CSA, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, etc.), and willingness to keep current with developing technologies and evolving industry requirements.

Able to work in low to high voltage and high current engineering levels.

Dynamic personality with excellent interpersonal, supervisory, and presentation skills. Must have exceptional communication skills on multiple platforms, including verbal, written, face-to-face, and via telephone.

Attention to detail and diligence in all aspects of one’s work.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with changing deadlines.

The ability to meet tight deadlines and follow projects through to completion.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Proficient problem-solving skills

Must be willing to travel frequently within North America.

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Cultivate new accounts through networking, research, and call scheduling.

Develop, prepare, and present technical presentations to current and potential customers.

Develop and maintain superior relationships with customer base comprised of electrical OEM’s, design offices, outside representatives, and distribution network.

Lead the team to develop and utilize new technologies.

Set personnel development goals for the design engineers or others assigned with their assistance.

Perform yearly performance evaluations of the design engineers or others assigned.