Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a self-driven and forward-thinking professional to join our team as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.
You will work directly with R&D, manufacturing, and support teams to improve the quality and reliability of products and product assembly.
Development will include extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, material properties, statistical process control (SPC), performing dimensional analysis, design of experiments (DOE), training technicians and production assemblers. You will also be responsible for maintaining incoming material quality and partnering with suppliers to eliminate material defects.
- As a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - Quality, a typical day might include the following:
- Serve as a technical advisor to production operations; troubleshoot material, design, and assembly issues.
- Plan, design, and implement tests to monitor quality. Analyze data to facilitate understanding of product defects.
- Partner with suppliers to identify and eliminate the cause of component failures.
- Drive improvements in product design, assembly, and component quality to increase product reliability.
- Serve as subject matter expert in internal/external audits and certification activities.
This job might be for you if you have:
- A B.S. degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in an engineering discipline
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of quality tools and process improvement techniques (FMEA, Six Sigma, PDCA)
- Knowledge/experience in any of the following: design for manufacturability/assembly, tolerance studies, plastic and metal part design, Design of Experiments (DOE)
Location:
Lewiston, ID – This position is located in Lewiston, ID 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.
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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: $89,400 - $134,100
We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Quality Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Engineering, Math, Statistics, or technical degree, or equivalent experience
- Typically 2+ years experience in quality engineering, process improvement, or data analytics
- Strong facilitation, organization, and communication skills
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of quality tools and process improvement techniques (FMEA, Six Sigma, PDCA, Lean/WCM, Control Charts, Histograms, Pareto)
- Knowledge of applicable industry standards
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Experience using metrology and statistical methods including statistical control of processes (SCP)
- Knowledge of probability and reliability concepts
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
- Knowledge of ISO 9001
- Knowledge of design, manufacturing, and service processes
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.
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