Hardware Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits and employee growth

10 paid holidays

12 days vacation accrual

9 paid sick days

Family and medical leave 90% pay

Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life

Retirement benefits: ESOP and 401(k)

STEM courses and tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Hardware Engineering Technician in its research and development division. The role focuses on testing prototype units and boards and investigative troubleshooting at the component level, collaborating with mixed-discipline engineering teams.

The position involves building prototypes, documenting construction and engineering records, and designing test fixtures as part of ongoing product development in Pullman, WA, with competitive pay and

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in electronic technology or related field.
• Minimum two years of hands-on experience testing, analyzing, and troubleshooting complex electronic circuitry.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for board-level troubleshooting and in-depth analysis.
• Ability to identify root causes independently with minimal external guidance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and analyze failures in protective relay platforms with mixed-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and perform hardware-focused tests of embedded systems and power electronics.
• Communicate results to product line owners, manufacturing, and Quality via reports and meetings.
• Build engineering prototypes and document construction and records.
• Design and assemble test fixtures for product development.

Skills

Python familiarity

C programming knowledge

Assembly language knowledge

Test equipment proficiency

Root cause analysis

Documentation and communication

Education

Two-year associate degree in electronic technology

Tools

General electronics lab tools

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Hardware Engineering Technician working in our research and development division.

The role involves testing prototype units and boards, performing investigative troubleshooting to the component level, and working closely with mixed‑discipline engineering teams.

Responsibilities

A typical day might include the following:

• Working with mixed‑discipline engineering teams to perform in‑depth troubleshooting, reverse engineering, and analysis of failures in protective relay platforms.
• Performing/developing mixed‑disciplinary tests (hardware emphasis) of varying complexity based on evolving knowledge of embedded systems, power systems, electronics, and protective relay platforms.
• Communicating results and progress to product line owners, manufacturing, and quality personnel via test reports and meetings.
• Building engineering prototypes under electrical engineer direction.
• Documenting prototype construction and maintaining engineering records.
• Designing and assembling test fixtures and other components common to product development.

Qualifications

One might find this job suitable if the following qualifications align:

• Two‑year associate degree in electronic technology or a related field.
• Minimum two years of hands‑on industry experience testing, analyzing, and troubleshooting complex electronic circuitry.
• Detail‑oriented with a passion for board‑level troubleshooting and in‑depth analysis.
• Ability to identify root causes independently with minimal external guidance.
• Proficiency with the fundamentals of analog and digital circuits.
• Proficiency with test equipment commonly used in electronics labs.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and speaking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Python, C, or assembly languages.
• Experience with advanced test equipment, operating systems, and computer equipment.
• Practical knowledge of 3‑phase power systems.

Location

Pullman, WA – SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington. The area offers a high quality of life, a smaller‑town feel, access to recreational activities, and great schools.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits and supporting programs for employee growth.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Top‑tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer‑funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options.
• Opportunities for STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Additional wellness programs, fertility, adoption assistance, and flexible spending benefits.

Compensation

• Hardware Engineering TechnicianI: $32.88–$48.60 per hour.
• Hardware Engineering TechnicianII: $35.83–$52.95 per hour.
• Senior Engineering Technician: $40.50–$59.84 per hour.
• Pay ranges may be adjusted based on experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

We are a 100 percent employee‑owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and have manufactured products in the United States since 1984.