Electronics Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 44,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) options

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Lewiston, ID is seeking Electronics Technicians I–III to troubleshoot SEL products to the component level and perform repairs in the Product Hospital operation.

You will work with technicians and engineers to identify root causes and improve product reliability. The role requires a two-year electronics technology degree or equivalent and a strong understanding of analog, digital, and microprocessor-based electronics.

Qualifications

• Two-year engineering technology degree or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, and microprocessor-based electronics.
• Hands-on electronic troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Test, repair, and troubleshoot high-complexity problems to the component level on SEL products.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL processes and products to ensure quality and integrity.
• Provide basic troubleshooting training to junior department personnel.
• Partner with other divisions to satisfy customer needs.

Skills

Electronic troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Two-year electronics technology degree

Job description

#INDD6 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.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), a company of innovators, inventors, and problem solvers to continue building the most innovative and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. SEL products are embedded in power grids around the world. Our devices prevent blackouts and improve power system safety and reliability. As part of our commitment to designing and manufacturing reliable, high-quality products, we research, design, build, test, distribute, teach, and support each of our technologies. We are proud to offer the best product warranty and customer support to the electric power industry.

We are open to candidates at Electronics Technician I, II, and III levels. As an Electronics Technician, you’ll troubleshoot SEL products to component level, complete failure root cause analysis, and process repairs in our Product Hospital operation in Lewiston, ID. You’ll work alongside other technicians and engineers to get to root cause of complex problems while instilling trust with our customers!

Typical Day

• Test, repair, convert, and troubleshoot problems of high complexity to the component level on SEL products.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and products to ensure product quality and integrity.
• Provide basic troubleshooting training to junior department personnel.
• Partner with other divisions to satisfy the needs of our customers.

This job might be for you

• You have a two-year electronic engineering technology degree or equivalent.
• You have a strong understanding of analog, digital, and microprocessor-based electronics.
• You enjoy working in an electronics lab work environment.
• You enjoy solving complex problems alongside your team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience providing technical service and/or engineering support in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience leading process improvement or analysis teams.
• Hands‑on electronic troubleshooting experience.
• Technical training and presentation skills.
• Practical knowledge of power systems.

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.

Pay Range Data

• Electronics Technician I $32.88 - $48.60 per hour.
• Electronics Technician II $35.83 - $52.95 per hour.
• Electronics Technician III $40.50 - $59.84 per hour.

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.

We anticipate filling this position as Electronics Technician I, however, we are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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.