Product Engineer

A typical day might include the following:

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of specific product line(s), product applications, competition, and markets. Analyze competitor products and prepare technical product comparison reports.
• Serve as primary technical contact to sales, marketing, operations, and others as required for in-service product support.
• Participate in specifying product requirements, and work closely with Product Managers to ensure product features and functionality meet the customer/market needs.
• Work with development engineers and product managers to prioritize development activities to meet customer needs while accomplishing objectives.
• Prepare product documentation including data sheets, flyers, instruction manuals, guideform specifications, release notes, and service bulletins.
• Perform product validation testing and approve validation results.
• Participate in industry technical meetings and conferences. Prepare and present technical product presentations.
• Maintain an end user system operational understanding of how specific technology families are used and have a clear understanding of the functional priority.
• Assist with developing and creating concept documents or drawings associated with new product ideas to be developed within R&D.
   

This job might be for you if: 

• You have a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
• You have 5+ years of working knowledge of electric power or industrial system protection, integration and/or automation practices and philosophies
• You have 2+ years of technical marketing experience
• You have excellent technical and marketing presentation and writing skills
• You have knowledge of product life cycle planning and market positioning
• You are willing to travel
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications (One or more of the following) :

• Experience designing electrical substation protection using digital relays

• Experience designing SCADA/HMI/Automation systems

• Experience designing networking for electrical substations

• Project management and/or project technical leadership

• Experience specifying and/or testing software graphical user interface products

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 a​ccess to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

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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

We anticipate filling this position as a Product Engineer $80,000 - $108,000 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, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and 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.