Associate Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership via ESOP

401(k) options

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance and engineering dev

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Associate Software Engineer or Software Engineer in Pullman, WA, to contribute to hardware-oriented software and embedded systems development.

You will work under experienced engineers to analyze designs, write tests, and document results for peer reviews and records. The role emphasizes learning SEL processes, adhering to values, and applying world class manufacturing principles while providing accurate project estimates and collaborating

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze designs and develop basic analog and digital circuits under the direction of an experienced engineer.
• Conduct hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Assist in the development of hardware specifications.
• Write test plans, execute tests, and document test results for use at peer design reviews and for project notebooks.
• Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Provide work estimates to support project planning.

Skills

Strong writing

Documentation

Speaking skills

Teamwork

Learn new skills

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

VHDL/Verilog

Xilinx/Altera/MicroSemi Tools

Simulation / Timing Analysis / Synthesis

PCB layout tools

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze designs and develop basic analog and digital circuits under the direction of an experienced engineer. Conduct hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness. Assist in the development of hardware specifications. Write test plans, execute tests, and document test results for use at peer design reviews and for project notebooks. Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Provide work estimates to support project planning. Understand. Create. Simplify. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience 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

• Analog circuit design, analysis, and simulation
• Digital circuit design, analysis, and simulation
• Power supply design, analysis, and simulation
• Microprocessor and FPGA system design
• Ethernet and fiber optic communications interface design
• Electromagnetic compatibility and standards compliance experience
• Hands on experience with prototyping
• PCB layout experience
• Basic understanding of project management processes and procedures
• Digital design with emphasis on Programmable Logic including:
  • VHDL/Verilog
  • Xilinx/Altera/Micro Semi Tools
  • Simulation, Timing Analysis, and Synthesis

Location: Pullman, WA

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.

Associate Software Engineer $84,240 – $124,461 per year. Software Engineer $97,740 - $144,460 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost.

A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide.

Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.