Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

100% employee-owned

Top-tier medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Family and medical leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA, is seeking a Hardware Engineer in Research and Development to design, test, and support embedded devices throughout their lifecycle.

You will analyze analog and digital circuits, manage hardware projects, coordinate with purchasing and manufacturing, and contribute to system-level specifications. A BS in EE and 5+ years in circuit design are expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 5+ years of experience in digital and/or analog circuit design.
• Experience with signal integrity and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Knowledge of power electronics, packaging, and thermal management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, designs, and develops conventional analog and digital circuits.
• Conducts design reviews to demonstrate product robustness.
• Develops hardware specifications and prepares system-level specs.
• Writes and analyzes test plans, executes tests, and documents results.
• Maintains product documentation and project notebooks.
• Manages hardware projects of moderate complexity and coordinates with purchasing and manufacturing.

Skills

Digital Circuit Design

Analog Circuit Design

Signal Integrity

Electromagnetic Compatibility

PCB Planning

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PCB Layout Tools

Job description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid and critical infrastructure. They prevent blackouts, control processes, and reliably communicate critical information. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they monitor infrastructure to prevent outages and record critical data to inform decisions; and they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. SEL products and technologies are critical for the safe, reliable operation of power systems and critical infrastructure around the world, so our products are built with the highest-quality components in SEL facilities by SEL employees.

As a Hardware Engineer in Research and Development, you'll specify, design, and test these devices and support them over the long lifetime of SEL products in the same place where those products are manufactured.

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

• Analyzes, designs, and develops conventional analog and digital circuits.
• Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Develops hardware specifications and prepares system level specifications.
• Writes and analyzes test plans, executes tests and evaluates test results for use at peer design reviews and project notebooks.
• Prepares and maintains product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design and test documentation.
• Provides and maintains accurate project plans.
• Manages and/or leads hardware projects of moderate complexity.
• Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.

This job might be for you if:

You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Typically 5+ years of experience in a selection of these or related areas:

• Digital and/or Analog Circuit Design
• Signal integrity
• SGMII, USB 3.0, PCIE, DisplayPort, LVDS
• Point of Load Supplies
• Analog Inputs
• Analog Outputs
• Digital Inputs
• Digital Outputs
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Components and Packaging
• Component derating
• Thermal management
• PCB planning
• System Design

Location: Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

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#IND5 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 We anticipate filling this position as a Hardware Engineer $97,740 - $144,460 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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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.