Lead Electrical Engineer - Test Emphasis

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 115,300 - 170,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) options

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer with a test emphasis to advance test systems for power protection products. You will lead a team, guide test development, and ensure high quality and reliability through data-driven improvements.

You will own multiple projects, review plans, coordinate with customers, and drive design-for-test practice while mentoring engineers. Lewiston, ID location offers strong community life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Five years experience designing and developing production tests.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.
• Excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test results.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers and technicians in test development; monitor tests and deliverables.
• Mentor team members; evaluate performance.
• Own multiple projects, deliver quality work on schedule; provide status metrics.
• Review and approve test plans, station designs, and validation docs; communicate with customers.
• Design, develop, and maintain test strategies for current and new products.
• Evaluate new test technologies and methods; determine design-for-test specs.
• Gather and analyze test data to improve coverage and efficiency; verify software.
• Model SEL Values and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Learning agility

Problem solving

Drug screening compliance

Background check

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Electrical Engineer - Test Emphasis to join our team at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL).

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving test systems to ensure the highest quality and reliability of our advanced power system protection products. You will lead a team of test engineers, work with automated test systems, analyze test data, and drive the quality and performance of our products.

As a Lead Electrical Engineer - Test Emphasis, a typical day will include the following:

• Lead engineers and technicians in test development processes. Use project management tools to monitor the status and progress of tests and other deliverables.

• Mentor engineers and technicians. Monitor performance of team members and actively participate in evaluations.

• Own multiple projects of varying complexity. Deliver highest quality work on schedule. Establish project development plans and provide timely metrics on project status.

• Review and approve test plans, station designs, and validation documentation. Ensure clear and efficient communications exist between test development team and customers.

• Design, develop, and maintain test strategies for new and existing products that meet corporate objectives.

• Evaluate new test technologies and methods.

• Determine Design for Test (DFT) specifications and coordinate with engineering staff on new product design.

• Gather and analyze test data to improve test coverage, process efficiencies, and perform software verification.

• Model SEL Values.

• Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.

• Understand, create, simplify processes.

• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you have:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Five years experience designing and developing production tests

• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills

• 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:

• 3 years experience in project management

• 2 years prior supervisory or team leadership experience

• Knowledge of SEL products

Location:

Lewiston, ID – This position is located at SEL's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Lewiston, ID where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Benefits:

• 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

$115,300 - $170,400 per year

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.