Job Description:

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a passionate and driven individual to join our team as an Application Engineering Intern.


As an Application Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to work with, and learn from SEL's technical experts who serve the power system industry from renewables to industrials, from metering to generation, from travelling wave fault location to 61850 digital substation, and much more!


If this sounds like an exciting opportunity you would enjoy, apply today!



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Learn about Protection, Automation, Networking and Metering products.
2. Manage S&CS lab to allow for remote connectivity and remote low level testing capability.
3. Perform testing on existing and new technology products. Current and voltage injection using test sets, as well as testing related to automation products, and networking.


4. Support application engineers to develop best practice application guides for SEL technology that provide secure and compliant solutions.


5. Manage the lab devices and accessories inventory. Relays, automation controller, fiber optic transceivers etc. Be the lab and inventory custodian.
6. Research, learn and help customers with their technical challenges and application queries.


7. Document test bed activities and results.
8. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.



Required Qualifications

Current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field


Ability to work part time during the school year and full time during the summer
Self-motivated/self-starter
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)



Location Information




Irvine, CA- This position is located in Irvine, CA, where you will enjoy the perfect balance of city living and preserved natural spaces. Located just forty miles from Los Angeles, adjacent to the John Wayne/Orange County airport and only a short drive to the beautiful Southern California beaches. You can enjoy a variety of great shopping, entertainment, sports, and access to great schools and universities. Irvine is known as the center of Orange County, culturally diverse and has an enjoyable climate, making it the perfect location to call home.



Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.



People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.

• School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.
  
  


• We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.
  
  


• We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.
  
  


• Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.
  
  

Pay Range Data




($17.50 - $32.50 per hour)* Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.



Communication with Applicants



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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. Apply Now