Calibration Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Lewiston, ID is seeking a Calibration Technician to calibrate and track thousands of test and measuring devices across Manufacturing, R&D, and multiple divisions.

You will learn in-house and outsourcing calibration processes and use MET/TEAM and MET/CAL databases to support technician training. The role offers competitive pay, 100% employee ownership via ESOP, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow in a tech-forward environment, with a

Qualifications

• Two-year electronics technology associate degree required.
• Minimum of two years manufacturing test/test development experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
• Familiarity with modern test equipment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Develop and document calibration processes; improve existing ones.
• Maintain calibration database for thousands of standards and equipment.
• Collaborate on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair programs for production equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing test experience

Analog & digital electronics

Modern test equipment

Education

Two-year electronics technology associate degree

Tools

Fluke metrology software

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a Calibration Technician to calibrate and track thousands of test and measuring equipment in support of Manufacturing, R&D, and multiple divisions across SEL.

The Calibration Technician will immediately learn test and measuring calibration (in-house and outsourcing) and the process of bringing in new equipment. You will utilize the MET/TEAM Database and MET/CAL programs, which will be integral to accomplishing all new Technician training.

Typical day

• Completing calibrations on electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Developing new, improving existing, and documenting SEL calibration processes.
• Maintaining SEL calibration database for all 5,000 standards and electronic test equipment in use.
• Being an active partner in the development of maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair programs for production equipment.

Who you might be

• You have a two-year electronic technology associate degree.
• You have a minimum of two years manufacturing test/test development experience.
• You have a working knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
• You are familiar with modern test equipment.

Preferred qualifications

• Two years' experience in calibration activities.
• Experience with Fluke metrology software.

Location

Lewiston, ID – This position is located in Lewiston, ID 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 and benefits

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.

• 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

• STEM courses
• apprenticeships
• tuition assistance
• engineering development programs

• other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits

Pay Range

Pay Range Data - $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 Calibration Technician 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.

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.