Product Application Engineer - Protection Systems

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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 ...