Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to invent, analyze and design complex analog and digital systems for highly specialized applications. You will lead multi-disciplinary projects, manage hardware design reviews and mentor other engineers in a fast-paced, employee-owned environment.

The position requires a B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years of related experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of related or management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies.
• Ability to design, produce and support successful products/processes.
• The ability to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from manager.
• Excellent leadership and mentorship skills and a strong desire to develop employees and lead projects.
• The ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Invent, analyze and design complex analog and digital systems to meet specifications.
• Lead large projects of high technical complexity and participate in executive project reviews.
• Lead hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Develop hardware and system-level specifications for highly complex applications.
• Write and review complex test plans and supervise testing for peer reviews and notebooks.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to other engineers and technicians.
• Participate in industry technical meetings, seminars and conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

As a Hardware Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Inventing, analyzing and designing complex and innovative analog and digital systems to meet specifications.
• Leading large projects of high technical complexity and participating in executive project review processes.
• Leading hardware design design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Leading the development of hardware and system level specifications of products for highly complex applications.
• Writing and reviewing complex test plans, executing or supervising testing, evaluating and reviewing test results for use in peer reviews and for project notebooks.
• Providing mentorship and coaching to other engineers and technicians.
• Participating in industry technical meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.

Required Qualifications

• A B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of related or management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to design, produce and support successful products/processes.
• The ability to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from manager.
• Excellent leadership and mentorship skills and a strong desire to develop employees and lead projects.
• The ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with power utility practices.
• Strong project management knowledge and skills.
• Supervisory experience or training.

Work Location

Location: This position is 100% on-site in Boise, ID.

Boise is the capitol of the gem state (Idaho), located on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America’s fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.

Compensation and Benefits

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
• 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 Data: Senior Engineer $115,000 - $170,000 annually.

We are open to candidates with more experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level.

We base our starting pay offer job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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].

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About SEL

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.