Note: US Citizenship Required
What You'll Do:
1. Act as a technical lead for the following mechanical engineering functions:
Assembly design
Plastic and metal part design
Tolerance studies
Design for manufacturability/assembly
Component selection and specification
Thermal analysis and design
Mechanical shock and vibration analysis
Improving existing products
2. Direct the efforts of Engineers or Technicians; coordinate engineering activities with Purchasing and Manufacturing.
3. Execute hardware projects of high complexity.
4. Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material. Provide accurate labor and material estimates.
5. Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.
6. Write comprehensive test plans, conduct detailed design validation tests and review results.
7. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.
8. Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate MEs, and MEs
Required Qualifications
B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of one or more of the following:
Industrial plastics
Thermal modeling
Finite element analysis
Tool design
2+ years SolidWorks experience
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.
Pay Range Data
Mechanical Engineer: $97,700 - $144,400. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.
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
- 6+ years of experience with computer-aided design
- 6+ years of experience with electronic manufacturing techniques
- Technical expertise in at least two areas including heat transfer/electronics cooling, material selection and fabrication technologies, design for manufacturability, mechanics, or 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
- Knowledge of industrial plastics
- Knowledge of thermal modeling
- Knowledge of finite element analysis
- Knowledge of tool design
- 2+ years of SolidWorks experience
- US citizenship
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.
