Principal Engineer - Protection

Location: San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Company

hirify.global develops engineering solutions and products for the electrical power industry.

What you will do

• Research, lead, and develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems in the protection focus area.
• Teach, develop, and mentor SEL engineers while supporting the hiring of qualified employees.
• Prepare and present technical papers, reports, and application notes at internal and industry meetings and conferences.
• Write patent and copyright applications to protect SEL intellectual property.
• Apply SEL values, principles of operations, and world-class manufacturing principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Recognized leadership, advocacy, and expertise within the protection focus area and relevant industry practices.
• Excellent knowledge of products and applications in related focus areas.
• Strong technical training, speaking, writing, documentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn new skills, assume new responsibilities, and work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel according to business needs.

Nice to have

• 15+ years of progressive experience in the relevant focus area.
• Master's or PhD in an engineering discipline.
• Record of authoring and presenting technical papers.
• US patents related to SEL's mission, including major inventor status.
• Registered Professional Engineer qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Emphasis on mentoring, knowledge development, and collaborative teamwork.
• Opportunity to contribute to technical conferences and industry publications.
• Work aligned with SEL values and world-class manufacturing principles.