Engineering Support Specialist (Swing Shift)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee-owned company

ESOP and 401(k) options

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA, seeks an entry-level team member to assist in testing, services, and troubleshooting of SEL products under supervision. You will learn department processes, communicate updates to customers and peers, and contribute to documentation improvements.

Gym a focus on collaboration across teams, applying SEL Values and World Class Manufacturing Principles, with opportunities to grow in either Operations or 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 results.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic testing, services, or troubleshooting of SEL products under supervision.
• Provide status updates to SEL staff and customers; communicate with team and partners.
• Learn and follow department processes; suggest improvements to docs or work instructions.
• Represent the team by participating in collaborative improvement efforts.
• Develop basic proficiency to support one of the Operation Team’s disciplines or R&D’s disciplines.
• Learn and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years experience

Windows & MS Office

Writing & communication

Team collaboration

Background check & drug test

Job description

Essential Duties and 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 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).
• Learn and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• 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.

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.