Engineering Support Specialist (Swing Shift)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) levies

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Family and medical leave

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an entry-level team member to assist with testing, services, and troubleshooting of SEL products under supervision. You will communicate status updates to customers and teammates, follow department processes, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and adherence to SEL values and manufacturing principles, with opportunities for growth within the Operations and R&D disciplines.

Qualifications

• Two years’ relevant experience.
• Able to efficiently operate Windows and MS 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 in accordance with defined procedures under the direction of more experienced staff.
• Provides status updates to SEL staff and customers.
• Communicates effectively with team and internal partners and customers.
• Learn and follow department processes while communicating opportunities for improvement to documentation or work instructions.
• Represent your team by participating in collaborative improvement efforts.
• Develop basic proficiency in activities required to support one of the Operation Team’s disciplines.
• Learn and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Windows

MS Office

Technical writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Learning agility

Background check compliance

Drug test compliance

Tools

Computer-controlled test equipment

Job description

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. Provides status updates to SEL staff and customers. Communicates effectively with team and 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 (i.e. Flowline product failures, Product Hospital, test infrastructure support, or Test Lab), or R&D’s disciplines (i.e. 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
Able to efficiently operate Windows and MS 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

Two years’ experience working with SEL products

Experience with computer-controlled test equipment

Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, electronic schematics, and wiring diagrams

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

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

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.