Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Applications Engineer (IEC 61850)

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Applications Engineer (IEC 61850)
Location: Stafford
Benefits: Enhanced Pension + Enhanced Holidays + benefits + flexible working + Company Vehicle
Are you an Applications Engineer with experience in power systems and substations looking to join an internationally recognised company specialising in advanced protection testing and diagnostic equipment?
Do you want to join a business that offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, provide technical support and training to customers, and play a key role in the development of innovative solutions across the power generation, transmission and distribution sectors?
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly respected and innovative organisation that invests in its people, provides a flexible and collaborative working environment, and gives you the opportunity to work on a wide range of international power system projects.
This role would suit an Applications Engineer with several years of experience in power systems, particularly substations, looking to develop their career within a customer-facing technical role involving training, technical support, product development and international travel.
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The Role:
- Provide product consultation, training and technical support on protection testing and diagnostic equipment
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide on-site customer support relating to applications
- Develop and deliver product training through classroom sessions, field-based training and webinars
- Provide input into new products, product strategies, development and application requirements
- Develop application notes and technical papers and present at relevant seminars and conferences
The Person:
- Applications Engineer or similar
- Several years of experience within power systems, particularly substations
- Basic understanding of IEC 61850
- Flexible and willing to travel internationally, with up to 50% travel


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Keywords: Protection Engineer, Applications Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Power Systems, Substation Protection, Protection Testing, Diagnostic Equipment, Customer Support, Technical Support, Training, Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Stafford
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