Lead Process Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) and retirement benefits

Top-tier health, dental, vision, life,

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance and engineering dev

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Pullman, WA is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to guide engineers and technicians in expanding and sustaining PCBA cleaning and conformal coating processes. You will mentor, drive operational objectives, and advance process quality.

This role requires a BS degree and 3-5 years in electronic manufacturing, with strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills, plus a teamwork mindset to learn new skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years' experience in electronic manufacturing processes and PCBA cleaning and conformal coating equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Team-oriented and able to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach other engineers and technicians.
• Assist management in developing and driving the execution of operational and strategic objectives.
• Drive high quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes, operations and tools.
• Manage or prepare documentation, including experiments, component and equipment qualifications, assembly materials qualifications, etc.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Team orientation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

PCBA cleaning equipment

Conformal coating equipment

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Manufacturing team as a Lead Process Engineer in Pullman, WA. If you are looking to grow your career and are motivated by solving meaningful problems.

As a Lead Process Engineer, you’ll be responsible for leading engineers, associate engineers, and technicians in the expansion, development, deployment, and sustainment of PCBA cleaning and conformal coating processes.

A typical day as Lead Processing Engineer might include:

• Mentoring and coaching other engineers and technicians.
• Assisting management in developing and driving the execution of operational and strategic objectives.
• Driving high quality and efficiency in the manufacturing processes, operations and tools.
• Managing or preparing documentation, including experiments, component and equipment qualifications, assembly materials qualifications, etc.
• Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a B.S. Degree or equivalent.
• You have 3-5 years' experience in electronic manufacturing processes and PCBA cleaning and conformal coating equipment.
• You have leadership and communication skills.
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• You can learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• You can work cooperatively in a team environment.
• You have background check results satisfactory to SEL & negative drug test result(s).

It is a plus if you have:

• Experience with PCBA cleaning and conformal coating processes.

Physical Requirements: None

About Our Team

Process Engineering teams focus on optimizing manufacturing performance by improving equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and increasing operational efficiency. Working closely with engineers, technicians, and operators, they support process improvement, root cause analysis, and preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives that help Manufacturing Operations make informed decisions and solve problems proactively.

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

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.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.

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.
• 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 - $107,600 - $161,500 annually We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Lead level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

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.