Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Lewiston, ID

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$97,700–$144,400 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Component Selection, Construction, Design for Assembly (DFA), Disability Insurance, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electromechanical Design, Electronics Manufacturing, Environmental Compliance, Heat Transfer, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Plastics Design, Prescription Drugs, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Sheet Metal Design, SolidWorks, Team Player, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Thermal Analysis, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Lewiston, ID
POSTED
30+ days ago

As a mechanical engineer within Magnetics Engineering, you will help to specify materials and construction for PCB mounted magnetic components and design the fixtures and tools required to manufacture and test them. You will leverage SolidWorks CAD tools and in-house manufacturing capabilities to help bring your ideas to life, then put those designs through an entire suite of compliance and environmental testing to ensure the components live up to the quality standards SEL has become known for.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Perform 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
  1. Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors.

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

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

  4. Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results.

  5. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.

  6. Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate ME's.

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

  8. Understand. Create. Simplify.

  9. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

2+ years' experience in three or more of the following areas:

    • electromechanical packaging design
    • heat transfer
    • materials and processes
    • mechanics
    • computer-aided design
    • electronic manufacturing techniques
    • production fixturing design

Strong problem solving skills

Strong project management experience

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)

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years SolidWorks experience

    • Industrial plastics design
    • Machined component design and DFM
    • Experience working with electronic components & materials
    • Experience working with UL or UL EIS

Physical Requirements

None

Location:

Lewiston, ID - This position is located at our state of the art manufacturing facility 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.

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

Pay range for position is $97,700-$144,400 per year. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

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/