Automation Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Robotics/Automation Engineering Technician for our Manufacturing Division in Post Falls, Idaho.

You will help develop mechanical and robotic solutions to make production safer, faster, and more economical, working on the shop floor with CAD, vision tools, and end-of-arm tooling. You’ll collaborate in a small agile team on problem statements, solution integration, and project delivery while growing your skills and supporting production staff.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent training/experience.
• Strong grounding in applied physics, geometry, algebra and basic trig.
• Industrial automation fundamentals: controls, sensors, safety, networks.
• 2+ years in automation integration, manufacturing engineering or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical solutions for production environments to improve safety, reliability and cost.
• Design, assemble and test robotic solutions on the shop floor; iterate with feedback.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide hands-on programming, CAD work and fixtures to support production staff.

Skills

Automation experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Learning agility

Robotics familiarity

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

CAD

Vision systems

Robotics (UR cobots)

Job description

Job Overview

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for a people-oriented person to join our Product Support and Development - Mechanical team in our Manufacturing Division as a Robotics/Automation Engineering Technician in Post Falls, Idaho.

Our team develops and integrates mechanical and robotic solutions for our manufacturing facilities that enable us to build our products in a safer, more reliable, or more economical way.

A typical day as a Robotics/Automation Engineering Technician might include a mix of hands-on design work, problem-solving, and working directly with your customers. Collaborating on everything from problem statement creation to solution integration and closing out the projects. Primarily assisting in the development of mechanical solutions that make our production environment safer, more reliable, and more economical. Using tools like collaborative/industrial robotics, end-of-arm tooling, computer vision tools, and self-developed mechanical tools/fixtures. Programming, hands-on assembly, and some CAD work are all regular things, whether you're building new designs or tweaking existing ones. Our solutions will be brought to life on the production floor so making sure they actually work in the real world is huge. Designing quality and collaboration are a big part of our day, so expect to be involved in design reviews and giving/receiving feedback. While you contribute to projects as part of a small agile team, you'll be focused on delivering results on time and within budget while also developing your skillsets and supporting production staff to grow theirs as well.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a 2-year+ technical degree or the equivalent combination of training and work experience
• Competence with applied physics, geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometry
• Competence with industrial automation fundamentals: Controls, sensors, safety, industrial programming & networks, etc.
• You have approximately 2+ years of experience in two or more of the following areas: Automation integration, Materials and processes, Mechanics, Manufacturing engineering, Electronic manufacturing techniques
• You have strong problem-solving skills
• You have clear and effective communication skills - written, verbal, and documentation
• You are quick to learn new skills and open to taking on new responsibilities
• You work well in team environments
• You can pass a background check and drug test per SEL requirements

It is a plus if you have:

• Worked with robotics, especially Universal Robots Cobots, and vision systems
• Experience supporting design, automation, or general engineering in a manufacturing setting
• Written or run Design of Experiments before

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Location

Post Falls, ID - This position is located in Post Falls, ID where you will experience the beauty of Northern Idaho. Enjoy easy access to outdoor adventures on nearby lakes, rivers, and mountain trails. Post Falls is a growing community, offering excellent schools, and a relaxed lifestyle, all while remaining conveniently close to the amenities, entertainment, and services of both Coeur d'Alene, ID and Spokane, WA.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $31.00-$46.00 per hour. 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 Tech 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.

• Automation Engineering Technician I: $31.00-$46.00 per hour
• Automation Engineering Technician II: $33.00 - $50.00 per hour
• Automation Engineering Technician III: $39.00 - $59.00 per hour

Benefits

Competitive pay.

Superior benefits.

Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.

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.
• 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.

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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.