Engineering Support Specialist

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Inspiring work

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist in Pullman, WA to assist with testing, documentation, and production-support activities within the Component Development team.

You will work with engineering staff, researchers, and support teams to advance research in a safe, creative environment while adhering to WCM principles.

Qualifications

• Two years’ relevant experience.
• Ability to efficiently operate Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Responsibilities

• Complete basic testing, services, or troubleshooting of SEL products and processes under supervision.
• Provide status updates to SEL staff and customers; communicate effectively with team and customers.
• Learn and follow department processes and suggest improvements.
• Represent your team in collaborative improvement efforts.
• Develop basic proficiency in operations support disciplines.
• Learn and apply SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Windows

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to join the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Component Development team in Pullman, Washington. This hands‑on role is critical to the daily success of research, experimental documentation, and the design and development of production aids, all while adhering to World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles. In this role, you will collaborate closely with support teams, engineering staff, and researchers to advance innovative research in a safe, creative, and forward‑thinking environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Complete basic testing, services, or troubleshooting of SEL products and processes in accordance with defined procedures under the direction of more experienced staff.
2. Provide status updates to SEL staff and customers; communicate effectively with team, internal partners, and customers.
3. Learn and follow department processes while communicating opportunities for improvement to documentation or work instructions.
4. Represent your team by participating in collaborative improvement efforts.
5. Develop basic proficiency in the activities required to support one of the Operation Team’s disciplines (e.g., Flowline product failures, Product Hospital, test infrastructure support, or Test Lab) or R&D’s disciplines (e.g., Lab Support, Product Test, Infrastructure, or Compliance).
6. Learn and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Two years’ relevant experience.
• Ability to efficiently operate Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent procedural literacy & documentation.
• Disciplined execution of procedures.
• Familiarity with stoichiometry, wet lab techniques of measuring and mixing, and chemical handling in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in industries like food, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals.
• Experience with computer‑controlled test equipment.
• Demonstrates strong ability to prioritize tasks and consistently approaches work with a proactive, timely mindset.
• Takes initiative and consistently drives work forward with minimal direction.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, pull and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Sit and stand for at least 8 hours.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better.
• Ability to differentiate color.
• Use of computer keyboard devices.
• Reach, Bend, Twist.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits.
• Inspiring work.

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. We also offer wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range

New hires generally start between $25.96–$33.39 per hour. Pay is determined by location, job responsibilities, and candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.