Engineering Support Specialist (Day Shift)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP (employee ownership)

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist (Day Shift) in Pullman, WA. The role focuses on building, verifying, delivering, and maintaining test systems for the Manufacturing Test Infrastructure team.

You will read electrical/mechanical drawings, assemble test stations, and troubleshoot infrastructure to ensure production runs smoothly. This hands-on position rewards precision, teamwork, and creative problem-solving in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on building of test stations, fixtures, and cable assemblies.
• Reading electrical and mechanical drawings to build assets correctly.
• Troubleshooting and supporting test infrastructure to keep production running.
• Following department processes and quality standards, and contributing to documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build test stations, fixtures, and cable assemblies—routing, terminating, and soldering wire and cable with neatness and care.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams to assemble assets correctly the first time.
• Support, maintain, and troubleshoot test infrastructure to keep production test systems operational.
• Follow quality standards and improve work instructions; share ideas to enhance documentation.
• Collaborate with teammates to solve problems, reduce waste, and improve safety and flow of work.

Skills

Hands-on

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Engineering Support Specialist (Day Shift)

This is an opportunity to join the Manufacturing Test Infrastructure team on day shift in Pullman, WA. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm. The Manufacturing Test Infrastructure team builds test stations, fixtures, and cabling used to perform electrical tests on SEL products. As Manufacturing expands, we are growing our capacity and establishing dedicated flow lines for high-demand test stations. In this role, you will build, verify, deliver, and maintain test systems, with opportunities to help improve how we build them. It’s hands‑on, detail‑driven work that rewards clean, careful craftsmanship. Together, we’ll apply World Class Manufacturing principles to solve problems and improve the build.

Why This Work Matters

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories exists to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Every SEL product is tested before it ships, and the test systems this team builds are what make that testing possible. Well‑built, reliable test systems keep product quality high across every factory we support. As Manufacturing expands, dependable test infrastructure helps new and existing factories meet growing demand.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Building test stations, fixtures, and cable assemblies—routing, terminating, and soldering wire and cable with an emphasis on neatness, correctness, and care.
• Reading and working from electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams to build assets correctly the first time.
• Supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting test infrastructure to keep production test systems running.
• Following department processes and quality standards, and sharing ideas to improve documentation and work instructions.
• Working with teammates to solve problems, reduce waste, and improve safety, quality, and the flow of work.
• Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

This Job Might Be For You If

• You have relevant experience building things with your hands and take pride in doing it well
• You can read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings, or are eager to learn
• You work carefully and pay close attention to detail and quality
• You enjoy solving problems and working with others to improve how work gets done
• You can learn new skills and take on new responsibilities
• You communicate clearly and work well on a team

This position also requires background check results satisfactory to SEL and a negative drug test result.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, pull and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 35 pounds occasionally
• Reach, bend, twist
• Sit and stand for at least 8 hours
• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better and ability to differentiate colors
• Proficient in the use of computer keyboard devices

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: $26.00 - $40.00 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 Power Engineer 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.

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.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail]. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail]. 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.