Senior Technical Applications Engineer – Grid Automation, Italian Market

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Evaluate, analyze, and address customer application inquiries using robust engineering principles, ensuring adherence to business standards, procedures, and delivery requirements.

• Offer technical support across the complete Grid Automation portfolio, which includes Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation, Protection systems, RTUs, network management, and OT cybersecurity solutions.

• Assist Sales and Commercial teams in determining optimal technical solutions, product positioning, customer presentations, and technical negotiations.

• Contribute to and finalize formal technical tenders that comply with customer specifications and business needs.

• Conduct customer training on the application, configuration, and operation of Grid Automation solutions.

• Engage in customer meetings, site visits, seminars, conferences, and industry events as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Science.

• Demonstrated experience in a customer-facing engineering position.

• A strong and comprehensive understanding of Power Systems fundamentals is essential.

• In-depth knowledge of Protection & Control principles and Substation Automation systems.

• Experience with IEC 61850-based Substation Automation solutions is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with RTUs, HMI systems, network protocols, and OT environments.

• Cybersecurity experience in OT environments is preferred.

• Capability to analyze complex technical applications and generate clear technical reports.

• Commercial insight and the ability to collaborate effectively with Sales teams and customers.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally within the SEU region.

• MANDATORY: Proficiency in Italian and English (business fluent).

• Highly valued: Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, or Balkan languages (Serbian, Croatian, Romanian, etc.).

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No