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Mechanical Engineer

  • $97,700–$144,400 Per Year

Highlights

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. 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPullman, WA
IndustryEnergy and Utilities
Salary$97,700–$144,400 Per Year
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1982
Websitehttps://selinc.com/

Description

Note: US Citizenship Required

What You'll Do:

  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

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

  2. Execute hardware projects of high complexity.

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

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

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

  6. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of one or more of the following:

  • Industrial plastics

  • Thermal modeling

  • Finite element analysis

  • Tool design

  • 2+ years SolidWorks experience

Location

Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington 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

Mechanical Engineer: $97,700 - $144,400. 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 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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