OverviewAs a System & Protection Test Engineer, you will ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of industrial automation and power distribution products.

You will work within the engineering team to execute comprehensive test campaigns, diagnose issues, and validate system behavior across hardware, software, and communication interfaces.

The role focuses on protecting functions and power system applications, contributing to robust product releases.

This position offers hands-on testing in a dynamic, safety-conscious environment with a clear impact on customer and industry expectations.

Compensaciones / Beneficioshybrid work options versátil schedule health and life insurance paid time off and parental leave volunteer programs career development and learning platforms

ResponsabilidadesExecute tests for hardware, software, and complete system solutions across the product lifecycle

Test and validate electrical protection functions (overcurrent, short-circuit, earth fault, directional protection, coordination)

Configure, run, and document functional, integration, regression, and system-level tests

Verify interoperability with external devices, RTUs, SCADA, and customer infrastructures

Align product configurations with customer use cases and realistic operating conditions

Analyze failures to identify root causes and support corrective actions

Develop and improve manual and automated test setups to increase coverage and efficiency





Operate laboratory equipment safely following procedures and best practices

Generate comprehensive test reports and communicate findings to cross-functional teams

Support product releases ensuring quality, performance, and reliability

Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, and processes

Requisitos principalesBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Strong knowledge of electrical protection principles and protection functions

Experience testing, configuring, commissioning, or supporting protection devices and electrical automation systems

Solid understanding of power distribution and electrical protection applications

Experience testing hardware and software in industrial environments

Knowledge of IEC , Modbus, DNP3, IEC

Experience configuring and troubleshooting communication networks and devices

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to identify root causes independently

Good communication and teamwork skills

Professional proficiency in English

Nice to Have: RTUs/SCADA/substation automation experience; protection relays; IEC/IEEE standards; automated testing scripting (Python, Robot Framework); cybersecurity concepts; laboratory equipment handling

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

IEC ***

Modbus

DNP3

📌 System & Protection Test Engineer - Sevilla
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Sevilla