Hardware Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Pullman, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$32–$48 Per Hour
SKILLS
Assembly Language, Build Management, C Programming Language, Computer Engineering, Disability Insurance, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Change Management, Engineering Change Order, Hardware Performance Testing, Identify Issues, Prescription Drugs, Procedure Development, Product Development, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Team Player, Test Design, Test Fixtures, Three Phase Power, eCos
LOCATION
Pullman, WA
POSTED
6 days ago

As a Hardware Engineering Technician, a typical day might include the following:

  • Perform basic electronic hardware tests in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.

  • Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer. Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records.

  • Assist engineers in the evaluation of new electronic components.

  • Design and assemble test fixtures and other components common to product development.

  • Provide support to engineering staff as needed.

  • Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) of modest complexity under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.

Required Qualifications

  • Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree

  • Detail-oriented professional who enjoys board-level and system-level troubleshooting and performs in-depth analysis.

  • You see yourself as an excellent troubleshooter who gets to the root cause on a self-directed basis with minimal external guidance.

  • Proficient with the fundamentals of analog and digital circuits.

  • Proficient with test equipment used in electronics labs.

  • Strong organizational, documentation, and speaking skills.

  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Python, C, or assembly languages

  • Experience with Advanced Test Equipment, O.S., and computer equipment

  • Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems

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 Information:

$32.00 - $48.00 per hour. Our salary 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

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 careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About the Company

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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories leads the electric power system protection industry in technology, service, and value. We design and manufacture systems, services, and products for protection, monitoring, control, automation and metering of utility and industrial electric power systems worldwide. Not only do we offer, challenge, and reward at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Pullman, Washington but we also provide a quality work environment and progressive benefits. We seek professional, meticulous individuals for our technical team. Learn more about what makes SEL successful by reading our company values.

An Award Winning Company
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.

SEL earned a spot on the 2012 FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journal's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazine's 500│5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), and the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA).

In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evens Research Company, SEL ranks first in seven performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, price, and relay setting PC software. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification for outstanding safety and health programs.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Energy and Utilities
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
https://selinc.com/