Product Application Engineer - Protection Systems
Schneider Electric
technical docs
standards compliance
technical training
customer solutions
design support
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
- Lead technical training sessions, workshops, and product demonstrations for both internal teams and external stakeholders
- Partner with sales, presales, and channel teams to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers
- Provide feedback to product development teams to ensure our solutions meet local market needs
- Provide technical support, design consultation, and compliance guidance for pre-sales and tender opportunities
- Interpret single-line diagrams, coordinate protection studies, and develop optimized relay settings
- Serve as the technical authority on Schneider Electric’s protection relay portfolio across Australia
electrical engineering
protection relays
iec standards
5-8 years
stakeholder engagement
customer focus
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
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.
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.
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.
- Willingness to travel across Australia for client and site support
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience
- A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of IEC, ANSI, and Australian protection standards
- Practical experience with Schneider Electric protection relays (or equivalent platforms)
- Ability to align technical solutions with customer needs, support value-based selling and contribute to commercial success
- Minimum 5 to 8 years’ experience in protection systems, ideally in the Australian market
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and system design layouts
€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations
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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