Applications Electrical Engineer Circuit Protection

Job Description

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 :

• 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.

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