Product Application Engineer

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We're looking for a Product Application Engineer - Protection Systems to join our team in either Brisbane or Melbourne to become the go-to tech whisperer for our protection relay portfolio across Australia.This is a specialist role for someone who brings deep technical expertise in protection relays and systems, a passion for solving complex challenges, and the confidence to support customers, partners, and internal teams at every stage of the journey.
If you're looking for a role where your knowledge will directly influence energy reliability, sustainability, and safety across Australia - we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
* Serve as the technical authority on Schneider Electric's protection relay portfolio across Australia
* Partner with sales, presales, and channel teams to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers
* Provide technical support, design consultation, and compliance guidance for pre-sales and tender opportunities
* Lead technical training sessions, workshops, and product demonstrations for both internal teams and external stakeholders
* Interpret single-line diagrams, coordinate protection studies, and develop optimized relay settings
* Support solution proposals with accurate, well-documented technical material
* Stay current with local and international standards (IEC, ANSI, AS) and contribute to our market strategy
* Provide feedback to product development teams to ensure our solutions meet local market needs
What We're Looking For
* A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Minimum 5 to 8 years' experience in protection systems, ideally in the Australian market
* Strong knowledge of IEC, ANSI, and Australian protection standards
* Practical experience with Schneider Electric protection relays (or equivalent platforms)
* Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and system design layouts
* Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience
* Ability to align technical solutions with customer needs, support value-based selling and contribute to commercial success
* Willingness to travel across Australia for client and site support
Why join Schneider Electric?
At Schneider Electric, you're more than an engineer - you're a driver of energy innovation.You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that thrives on solving real-world energy challenges.We offer flexible work arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a global platform to grow your career.
This role gives you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a more digitized, decarbonized, and electrified energy future.
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If you're ready to take the lead on protection systems engineering and want to work with an industry leader that values both innovation and impact - we invite you to apply
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All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.
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