Electrical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is expanding its Magnetics Engineering team to design, prototype, qualify, and release transformers and related magnetic components. The Electrical Engineer will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Magnetics teams to develop transformer designs, qualification methods, and advanced test solutions, defining performance requirements and improving processes.

SEL offers competitive pay, extensive benefits, and a strong culture of ownership with an ESOP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Typically 6+ years of experience in transformer/inductor or related design.
• Experience with analogue and digital design and power supply design.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic simulation and signal integrity tools.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis using MATLAB, Python, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and validate magnetic components and circuits; lead hardware design reviews.
• Develop and review test plans; oversee testing and document results.
• Maintain accurate project plans and labor estimates; manage moderate hardware projects.
• Mentor associate engineers and technicians; coordinate with sourcing and manufacturing.
• Apply SEL values and manufacturing principles to all work.

Skills

Transformer design

Inductor design

Analog circuit design

Digital design

Power supply design

Mathcad/Python

LTSpice

EM field simulation

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTSpice

JMP

Ansys

Mathcad

MATLAB

Python

Job description

SEL's Magnetics Engineering team is expanding its capability to design, prototype, qualify, and release transformers and other magnetic components that uphold our standards for quality, reliability, and performance. As demand for new magnetic components grows, we are accelerating development and qualification efforts to support product innovation and manufacturing readiness. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Magnetics Engineering teams to develop new transformer designs, qualification methods, and advanced test solutions. In this role, you will help define transformer performance requirements, influence design decisions during product development, and improve engineering processes, tools, and test capabilities to increase efficiency and product quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Design, analyze, and validate magnetic components and electronic circuits to meet product requirements. Lead hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• 2. Leads in the development of magnetic components, hardware and system level specifications.
• 3. Develop and review test plans; execute or oversee testing; analyze results; and document findings for design reviews and project records.
• 4. Develop and maintain accurate project plans, schedules, and labor estimates.
• 5. Provides and maintains accurate project plans. Manages and/or leads hardware projects of moderate complexity. Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.
• 6. Mentors and directs the efforts of associate engineers and technicians.
• 7. Apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles in all work activities.
• 8. Understand. Create. Simplify.
• 9. Other duties as assigned. .

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically 6+ years of experience in at least 2 of the following areas:
• -- Transformer, Inductor, or other coiled component design
• -- Analog circuit design and simulation (e.g. LTSpice)
• -- Digital design with microprocessors/microcontrollers or programmable logic
• -- Power supply design
• -- Statistical Analysis using JMP or similar software
• -- Electromagnetic field simulation, timing analysis, or signal integrity analysis (e.g., Ansys)
• -- Engineering analysis using Mathcad, MATLAB, or Python
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others
• Strong written, verbal, and technical documentation skills
• Ability to learn new technologies and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience or training
• Strong project management knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of one or more of the following:-- Transformer design
• -- Switch Mode Power Supply design
• -- Industrial controls
• -- 3-phase and electric power systems
• -- Electric utility telecommunications

Physical Requirements

None

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

New hires generally start between $115,300 - $170,400. 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.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.