Application Engineer for Substation Automation and Control Systems (m/f/d)

Description

**Job ID**491421 **Posted since**14\-Jan\-2026 **Organization**Smart Infrastructure **Field of work**Product Management, Portfolio \& Innovation **Company**Siemens S.A. **Experience level**Experienced Professional **Job type**Full\-time **Work mode**Office/Site only **Employment type**Permanent **Location(s)*** Madrid \- Madrid \- Spain Tres Cantos \- Madrid \- Spain * Siemens Smart Infrastructure integrates advanced technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalization to optimize energy use, improve connectivity, and enhance sustainability. It enables the development of smarter, more efficient cities and industries by leveraging real\-time data for better decision\-making and resource management. We are seeking an Application Engineer with expertise in substation automation and control systems. The main responsibilities will include promoting, qualifying, configuring, validating, training, and providing technical support for our portfolio of products related to configuring, validating, certifying, training, supporting, and promoting substation automation and control systems for electric utilities such as TSOs and DSOs. Experience in electrical protection is highly valued, although candidates with strong potential and motivation to develop in this field will also be considered. **What will be your key responsibilities?** * Promotion of the product portfolio for automation, control, and monitoring of transmission and distribution substations. * Analysis of technical specifications for substation control systems and assessment of compliance levels with our automation products. * Definition of technical proposals for control equipment and/or substation control systems. * Certification of automation products for control, monitoring, and automation of transmission and distribution substations. * Configuration and testing of automation products for control, monitoring, and automation of transmission and distribution substations. * Writing application notes/guides for products. * Training on automation portfolio products. * Technical support at internal (colleagues) and external (customers) levels. * Incident analysis. * Lifecycle management of certified products. * Support for product repairs. * Participation in local working groups. **What profile are we looking for?** * University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, with a solid foundation in power systems, automation, protection, and control. * Minimum of 4 years’ experience in protection and control, particularly in application engineering roles. * Fluent Spanish and English, essential for communication with international teams and customers. German language skills are a plus. * Solid knowledge of protection relay theory, protection schemes, fault analysis, and setting configuration. * Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively convey technical information. * Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary work environments. * Skill in establishing and maintaining strong collaborative networks both within and outside the organization. **What do we offer?** * Flexible working hours and hybrid work model. * Time off: over 30 days of annual vacation. * Learning and development opportunities: Siemens’ learning platform offering a wide range of courses and articles from outstanding partners such as Coursera, GetAbstract, Harvard Business Review, LinkedIn, among others. * Attractive compensation package including meal allowances, PCF program (tax advantage), and other benefits. * Opportunities for both personal and professional growth. * Performance\-based bonus: enjoy an annual bonus linked to company performance. *At Siemens, we promote equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, or any other characteristic. We believe diversity drives our success and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can grow and develop professionally. Our Equal Opportunity Plan, aligned with current legislation, ensures fair and transparent treatment, and we are committed to continuously building a more equitable and diverse workplace.* *\#LI\-AMC**\#LI\-Hybrid*