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Senior Engineering Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc
  • Nampa, ID
  • $43.33–$65.62 Per Hour
  • Autofill and Review
5 days ago

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Perform functional and type tests requiring a comprehensive knowledge of electronics hardware and software with little supervision.

  2. Create and oversee engineering development test plans.

  3. Design and build engineering prototypes and test fixtures. Document construction and maintain pertinent engineering records.

  4. Ensure laboratories are adequately equipped and properly maintained. Conduct laboratory reviews and recommend equipment purchases.

  5. Train technicians and engineers on test setup and execution.

  6. Participate in engineering design reviews.

  7. Process Engineering Changes Orders (ECOs) of moderate complexity.

  8. Document laboratory procedures.

  9. Understand. Create. Simplify.

  10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree

Minimum of ten years experience testing and analyzing complex electronic circuitry

Proficient with modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits

Proficient with modern test equipment

Working knowledge of IEEE, IEC, and SEL test standards

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

Familiarity with C and assembly languages

Experience with O.S. and computer equipment

Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems

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, 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.

Location - Nampa, ID

Located in the heart of Idaho's Treasure Valley, Nampa offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, a strong sense of community, and a growing economy. Residents enjoy nearby lakes, rivers, mountains, and year round outdoor activities while benefiting from the amenities of the greater Boise metropolitan area.

Travel

Must be willing and able to travel to SEL manufacturing facilities in Pullman, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho for training, process familiarization, and relationship building.

Pay Range Data - $43.33-$65.62

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Engineering Manager I level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNampa, ID
IndustryEnergy and Utilities
Salary$43.33–$65.62 Per Hour
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1982
Websitehttps://selinc.com/

About Company

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.

Skills

  • Assembly Languageunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Build Managementunmatched
  • C Programming Languageunmatched
  • Electronic Circuitunmatched
  • Electronicsunmatched
  • Engineering Change Managementunmatched
  • Engineering Change Orderunmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • Functional Testingunmatched
  • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
  • International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)unmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Negative Testingunmatched
  • Prototypingunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Test Fixturesunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Three Phase Powerunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • eCosunmatched

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