Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Hardware Engineering Technician working in our research and development division. This technician will be testing proto units and boards with a chance to perform investigative troubleshooting to the component level. If this sounds like you, please apply.
As a Hardware Engineering Technician a typical day might include the following:
Work with mixed-discipline engineering teams to perform in-depth troubleshooting, reverse-engineering, and analysis of failures in protective relay platforms.
With engineering support, perform/develop mixed-disciplinary tests (hardware emphasis) of varying complexity based on an existing and evolving knowledge of embedded systems, power systems, electronics and protective relay platforms.
Own the communication of results and progress to product line owners, manufacturing and quality personnel via test reports, and established meetings.
Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer. Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records.
Design and assemble test fixtures and other components common to product development.
This job might be for you if:
Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree.
Minimum of two years of hands-on industry experience in testing, analyzing and troubleshooting complex electronic circuitry.
Detail-oriented person and enjoy board-level troubleshooting and tend to perform 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.
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 Data
Hardware Engineering Technician I $32.88 - $48.60 per hour. Hardware Engineering Technician II $35.83 - $52.95 per hour. Senior Engineering Technician $40.50 - $59.84 per hour, (etc.) 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.
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.