Lead Electrical Engineer - Test Emphasis

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Lewiston, Idaho seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer - Test Emphasis to drive test development for power system protection products.

You will lead a team, oversee automated test systems, analyze data, and ensure quality and reliability throughout development and validation. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating test plans, reviewing validation documents, and delivering projects on schedule while pursuing process improvements and new

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers and technicians in test development processes.
• Monitor progress of tests and deliverables using project management tools.
• Mentor engineers and technicians.
• Provide timely performance evaluations and feedback.
• Own multiple projects of varying complexity and deliver on schedule.
• Review and approve test plans, station designs, and validation documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Compensation

Pay Range Data: $107,600 - $161,500 per year. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

Communication with Applicants

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.