As a Lead Process Engineer, a typical day might include:
Lead and support a team of engineers, technicians and specialists in a high-mix, low-volume and prototyping environment where priorities shift quickly.
Troubleshoot and drive to root cause on production challenges in real time, working directly with operators to resolve tolerance, fixturing, and process issues.
Develop and refine build plans, ensuring parts move efficiently through punching, forming, machining, welding, and coating.
Create and improve clear, practical work instructions that drive consistency and quality on the floor.
Oversee and optimize CAM programs to improve setup efficiency, repeatability, and throughput.
Mentor engineers and technicians, raising the technical capability and problem-solving skills of the team.
Specify and procure new equipment, helping drive long-term capability, capacity, and process improvements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead engineers, associate engineers, and technicians in the expansion, development, deployment, and sustainment of manufacturing processes.
Mentors and coaches other engineers and technicians.
Assist management in developing and driving the execution of operational and strategic objectives.
Drive high quality and efficiency in the manufacturing processes, operations and tools.
Manages or prepares documentation, including experiments, component and equipment qualifications, assembly materials qualifications, etc.
Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
6+ years’ experience in:
Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferred
Electronic manufacturing techniques
Technical expertise in two or more of the following areas:
Heat transfer/electronics cooling
Material selection and fabrication technologies
Design for manufacturability
Mechanics
Electromechanical packaging design
Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures
Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of one or more of the following:
Machining/Sheet Metal production processes
Tool design
2+ years SolidWorks experience
Physical Requirements
None
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.
Pay Range Data
New hires generally start between $115,300-$170,400 per year. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years experience in computer-aided design.
- 6+ years experience in electronic manufacturing techniques.
- Technical expertise in two or more: heat transfer/electronics cooling; material selection and fabrication technologies; design for manufacturability; mechanics; electromechanical packaging design.
- Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills.
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
- Negative drug test result(s).
- SolidWorks experience.
- Machining/Sheet Metal production processes knowledge.
- Tool design knowledge.
- 2+ years SolidWorks experience (preferred).
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) and has not been reviewed or approved by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL).
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, with the employer covering a significant share of premiums. Feedback suggests on-site clinics, EAP, and wellness programs further strengthen day-to-day health support at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a meaningful long-term benefit for full-time employees. Feedback suggests many view the ownership model and retirement programs as strong components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and sick time are characterized as generous alongside company holidays and special leave options. Feedback suggests time off begins accruing immediately and supports key life events.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Insights
What We Do
SEL serves the power industry worldwide through the design, manufacture, supply and support of products and services for power system protection, monitoring, control, automation, communications and metering. For more than 30 years, SEL has offered unmatched local technical support, a 10‐year, worldwide warranty and a commitment to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.
