As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
Collaborating in the generation of system specifications for new products and set long term product and process strategies.
Analyze, design, and develop sophisticated and robust enclosures, components, and assemblies. Performing tolerance studies, computer simulations, and other technical activities required to ensure product quality.
Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product robustness and manufacturability.
Write comprehensive analysis and test plans, executes test, reviews test results, and correlates test results with analysis for use at peer design reviews.
Prepare and maintain project notebooks and product documentation. Generate and maintain accurate bills of material
Provides and maintains accurate project plans. Manages and/or leads mechanical projects of moderate to high complexity. Coordinating engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing colleagues.
Mentor and direct the efforts of other Mechanical Engineers and technicians.
This job might be for you if:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
6+ years of combined experience in: Electromechanical packaging design, computer-aided design (preferably SolidWorks), electronic manufacturing techniques, heat transfer/electronics cooling
Strong emphasis on simulation/tool driven design and verification methods (FEA, CFD, ANSYS, etc.)
Strong knowledge of project management processes and procedures
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related experience
Knowledge of one or more of the following: Industrial plastic, tool design, thermal modeling, IEC regulatory standards
Leadership experience or training.
Location: We would like to fill this position in Pullman, WA bur are open to considering Boise, ID candidates.
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: $115,300 - $170,400 annually. We anticipate filling this position as a Lead Mechanical Engineer but we are open to reviewing additional candidates with more experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a higher 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.
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.