Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Excellent benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Lewiston, ID (Magnetics Engineering) is seeking a mechanical engineer to specify materials and construction for PCB-mounted magnetic components, and to design fixtures and tools for manufacture and test.

You will leverage SolidWorks and in-house capabilities to bring ideas to life while meeting stringent quality standards. You will perform mechanical design, tolerancing, DFx, vendor qualification, BOM maintenance, test planning, and mentoring of

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2+ years in three or more areas listed under qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly design and tolerances.
• Qualify and monitor vendors.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials.
• Review and improve mechanical designs and processes.
• Write test plans and conduct tests.
• Mentor interns and junior engineers.
• Follow SEL manufacturing principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

electromechanical packaging design

heat transfer

materials and processes

mechanics

computer-aided design

electronic manufacturing techniques

production fixturing design

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

As a mechanical engineer within Magnetics Engineering, you will help to specify materials and construction for PCB mounted magnetic components and design the fixtures and tools required to manufacture and test them. You will leverage SolidWorks CAD tools and in-house manufacturing capabilities to help bring your ideas to life, then put those designs through an entire suite of compliance and environmental testing to ensure the components live up to the quality standards SEL has become known for.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform the following mechanical engineering functions:
   • assembly design
   • plastic and metal part design
   • tolerance studies
   • design for manufacturability/assembly
   • component selection and specification
   • thermal analysis and design
   • mechanical shock and vibration analysis
2. Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors.
3. Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material. Provide accurate labor and material estimates.
4. Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.
5. Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results.
6. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.
7. Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate ME’s.
8. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
9. Understand. Create. Simplify.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years’ experience in three or more of the following areas:
  • electromechanical packaging design
  • heat transfer
  • materials and processes
  • mechanics
  • computer-aided design
  • electronic manufacturing techniques
  • production fixturing design
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong project management experience
• 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
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years SolidWorks experience
• Industrial plastics design
• Machined component design and DFM
• Experience working with electronic components & materials
• Experience working with UL or UL EIS

Location

Lewiston, ID - This position is located at our 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.

Physical Requirements

None

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.

Pay Range Data

Pay range for position is $97,700-$144,400 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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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About Us

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.