Hardware Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineer in Research and Development to specify, design, test, and support embedded SEL devices throughout their long product lifecycles.

The role focuses on robust analog and digital hardware for power and critical infrastructure applications. You'll work in Pullman, WA or Boise, ID, with 5+ years of experience in circuit design, EMC, thermal management, and PCB planning, contributing to safe, reliable power systems worldwide.

Qualifications

• A B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically 5+ years of experience in digital/analog circuit design, signal integrity, or related areas.
• Experience with SGMII, USB 3.0, PCIE, DisplayPort, LVDS.
• Experience with Point of Load supplies, analog/digital interfaces.
• Background in EMC, components and packaging, derating, thermal management, PCB planning, system design.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, designs, and develops conventional analog and digital circuits; conducts design reviews to demonstrate robustness.
• Develops hardware specifications and prepares system level specifications.
• Writes and analyzes test plans, executes tests, and evaluates results for 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; coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.

Skills

Digital and/or Analog Circuit Design

Signal integrity

SGMII, USB 3.0, PCIE, DisplayPort, LV1

Point of Load Supplies

Analog Inputs, Analog Outputs, Digital

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Components and Packaging

Component derating

Thermal management

PCB planning

System Design

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

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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.

Boise, ID- This position is located in Boise, ID, capital of the gem state, and 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.
#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, 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 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.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.