About the Role
We’re looking for an Electrical or Control and Automation Engineer with Protection & Control (PAC) experience to help grow SecuControl’s presence in Brazil. You’ll combine deep technical know-how (knowledge of protection systems including relays and IEDs, and protection, control and automation of substations and transmission lines) with a proactive sales mindset. This involves hunting new opportunities, building relationships, and promoting our test interfaces directly with end users or through channel partners.
This full-time role reports to the Director of the Brazilian office and is based in Florianópolis – Brazil, with frequent travel required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Sales & Business Development
* Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within utilities, generation and transmission companies, and switchgear/cabinet manufacturers.
* Leverage your professional network to generate leads and set up technical evaluations.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with final customers and partners.
* Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations, product demos, and proposals.
* Represent SecuControl at trade shows, conferences, and customer training events.
2. Protection & Control Engineering
* Collaborate with customers on solution designs, integrating SecuControl test interfaces into their protection & control workflows.
* Collect and synthesize feedback from customer field reports to inform product refinements and application best practices.
* Provide application feedback to R&D teams in Germany and Brazil, contributing to continuous product improvement.
* Develop and update application notes, wiring diagrams, and test plans.
3. Customer Support & Training
* Deliver technical training sessions (remote and onsite) for customers, sales representatives, and partners.
* Act as the lead technical contact for escalations and product quality inquiries.
* Collaborate with Operations to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.
Desired Knowledge & Skills
* Parameterization and Operation of IEDs and Digital Relays.
* Analysis of electrical circuits and short circuits.
* Time Domain Transmission Line Protection.
* Theoretical and practical notions of the IEC 61850 Standard.
* Interpretation and Analysis of Oscillographs.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation, Power Systems, or a related field (Master’s a plus).
* 3+ years of experience in Protection & Control engineering, with a focus on relays or any other IED experience.
* Demonstrated ability to blend technical expertise with a sales-oriented approach.
* Portuguese and English verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to both technical and executive audiences.
* Self-organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously in a small-team environment.
* Willingness to travel (customer visits, trade shows, partner trainings).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and bonus structure tied to sales/engineering performance.
* Health insurance with no co-payment, fully afforded by the company for the employee.
* Transportation allowance.
* Dental insurance.
* Opportunities for international collaboration and professional development.
* A close-knit, innovative team that values your input and expertise.
SecuControl is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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