Lead Process Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (stock ownership)

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Family leave

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Pullman, WA is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to lead engineers, associate engineers, and technicians in expanding, developing, deploying, and sustaining PCBA cleaning and conformal coating processes.

You will mentor teams, drive high quality and efficiency in manufacturing, and work with management to execute operational and strategic objectives. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years' experience in electronic manufacturing processes and PCBA cleaning and conformal coating equipment.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Team-oriented collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and coaching other engineers and technicians.
• Assisting management in developing and driving operational/strategic objectives.
• Drive quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes, operations, and tools.
• Manage or prepare documentation including experiments and qualifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Writing skills

Education

B.S. Degree or equivalent

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

If this might be for you

• 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).

Preferred

• 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. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned.

Benefits

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
• 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.

$115,300 - $150,000 annually

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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.