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Engineering Support Specialist (Swing Shift)

    Highlights

    Develop basic proficiency in the activities required to support one of the Operation Team's disciplines (i.e. Flowline product failures, Product Hospital, test infrastructure support, or Test Lab), or R&D's disciplines (i.e. Lab Support, Product Test, Infrastructure, or Compliance). Complete basic testing, services, or troubleshooting of SEL products and processes in accordance with defined procedures under the direction of more experienced staff.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPullman, WA
    IndustryEnergy and Utilities
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1982
    Websitehttps://selinc.com/

    Description

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    1. Complete basic testing, services, or troubleshooting of SEL products and processes in accordance with defined procedures under the direction of more experienced staff.

    2. Provides status updates to SEL staff and customers. Communicates effectively with team and internal partners and customers.

    3. Learn and follow department processes while communicating opportunities for improvement to documentation or work instructions.

    4. Represent your team by participating in collaborative improvement efforts.

    5. Develop basic proficiency in the activities required to support one of the Operation Team's disciplines (i.e. Flowline product failures, Product Hospital, test infrastructure support, or Test Lab), or R&D's disciplines (i.e. Lab Support, Product Test, Infrastructure, or Compliance).

    6. Learn and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

    7. Understand. Create. Simplify.

    8. Other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications

    Two years' relevant experience

    Able to efficiently operate Windows and MS Office

    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

    Two years' experience working with SEL products

    Experience with computer-controlled test equipment

    Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, electronic schematics, and wiring diagrams

    Physical Requirements

    Lift, push, pull and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 35 pounds occasionally

    Sit and stand for at least 8 hours

    Vision correctable to 20/30 or better

    Ability to differentiate color

    Use of computer keyboard devices

    Reach, Bend, Twist

    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.

     

    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 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.

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