Hardware Engineer

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid and critical infrastructure. They prevent blackouts, control processes, and reliably communicate critical information. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they monitor infrastructure to prevent outages and record critical data to inform decisions; and they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication.

SEL products and technologies are critical for the safe, reliable operation of power systems and critical infrastructure around the world, so our products are built with the highest-quality components in SEL facilities by SEL employees. As a Hardware Engineer in Research and Development, you'll specify, design, and test these devices and support them over the long lifetime of SEL products in the same place where those products are manufactured.

As a Hardware Engineer a typical day might include the following:  

• Analyzes, designs, and develops conventional analog and digital circuits. Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.

• Develops hardware specifications and prepares system level specifications.

• Writes and analyzes test plans, executes tests and evaluates test results for use at peer design reviews and project notebooks.

• Prepares and maintains product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design and test documentation.

• Provides and maintains accurate project plans. Manages and/or leads hardware projects of moderate complexity. Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.

​This job might be for you if:

You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typically 5+ years of experience in a selection of these or related areas:

-- Digital and/or Analog Circuit Design

             --  Signal integrity

             --  SGMII, USB 3.0, PCIE, DisplayPort, LVDS

             --  Point of Load Supplies

             --  Analog Inputs, Analog Outputs, Digital Inputs, Digital Outputs

-- Electromagnetic Compatibility

-- Components and Packaging

             -- Component derating

             -- Thermal management

             -- PCB planning

-- System Design

Location: Pullman, WA

SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Salary Range Data

We anticipate filling this position as a Lead Hardware Engineer. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. 

Associate Hardware Engineer: $84,200 - $124,500 per year

Hardware Engineer: $97,700 - $144,400 per year

Lead Hardware Engineer: $115,300 - $170,400 per year.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.