Lead Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Pullman, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Component Assembly, Component Selection, Design for Assembly (DFA), Documentation, Electromechanical Design, Electronics, Electronics Manufacturing, Finite Element Analysis, Heat Transfer, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Negative Testing, Plastics Design, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Sheet Metal Design, SolidWorks, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Thermal Analysis, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pullman, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Act as a technical lead for the following mechanical engineering functions: • Assembly design • Plastic and metal part design • Tolerance studies • Design for manufacturability/assembly • Component selection and specification • Thermal analysis and design • Mechanical shock and vibration analysis Improving existing products

  2. Direct the efforts of Engineers or Technicians; coordinate engineering activities with Purchasing and Manufacturing.

  3. Execute hardware projects of high complexity.

  4. Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material. Provide accurate labor and material estimates.

  5. Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.

  6. Write comprehensive test plans, conduct detailed design validation tests and review results.

  7. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.

  8. Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate MEs, and MEs

  9. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

  10. Understand. Create. Simplify.

  11. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 6+ years' experience in:

• Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferred • Electronic manufacturing techniques • Technical expertise in two or more of the following areas: • Heat transfer/electronics cooling • Material selection and fabrication technologies • Design for manufacturability • Mechanics • Electromechanical packaging design • Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures • Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment • Background check results satisfactory to SEL • Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of one or more of the following:

• Industrial plastics • Thermal modeling • Finite element analysis • Tool design 2+ years SolidWorks experience

Physical Requirements

None

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 • 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.

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/