Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Communications & Cyber Security division in Pullman, WA.
As a Mechanical Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
Perform the following mechanical engineering functions under the direction of Mechanical Engineers:
-- 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.
Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors.
Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials. Provide accurate labor and material estimates under supervision.
Review and support documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.
Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results.
Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.
This job might be for you if:
You have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
You have education/experience in the following areas:
-- heat transfer
-- computer-aided design
-- materials and mechanics
-- part and assembly design
Problem solving skills
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
It would be nice if you have:
Education/experience in the following areas:
-- electromechanical packaging design
-- electronic manufacturing techniques
-- SolidWorks experience
-- Environmental testing experience
Location
Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.
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.
We anticipate filling this position as a Mechanical Engineer $97,740 - $144,460 per year. 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.
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Education or experience in heat transfer
- Education or experience in computer-aided design
- Education or experience in materials and mechanics
- Education or experience in part and assembly design
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Education or experience in electromechanical packaging design
- Education or experience in electronic manufacturing techniques
- SolidWorks experience
- Environmental testing experience
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
