Product Application Engineer

Overview
At Schneider Electric, we believe energy is a basic human right — and that smarter energy leads to a more sustainable world.
Our Digital Power division is driving the transformation of power systems through intelligent design, data-driven insight, and world-class engineering.
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What You'll Be Doing
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.
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.
Apply Today
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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