Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Stock ownership)

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, WA seeks a senior mechanical engineer to lead design and validation of hardware assemblies, manage BOMs, and mentor engineers. The role covers heat transfer, packaging, and manufacturability improvements, with cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing and Manufacturing.

The candidate should have a MS/BS in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years of CAD/ME experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years' experience in CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
• Technical expertise in heat transfer, material selection, design for manufacturability, mechanics, and EM packaging design.
• Working knowledge of project management processes; demonstrated leadership and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead for mechanical engineering functions including assembly design and thermal analysis.
• Direct engineers or technicians and coordinate activities with Purchasing and Manufacturing.
• Execute high-complexity hardware projects and generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Write test plans and conduct design validation tests; maintain project notebooks.

Skills

SolidWorks

Heat transfer

EM packaging design

Leadership

Project management

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Mechanical design

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Note: US Citizenship Required

What You’ll Do:

• 1. Act as a technical lead for the following mechanical engineering functions:Assembly designPlastic and metal part designTolerance studiesDesign for manufacturability/assemblyComponent selection and specificationThermal analysis and designMechanical shock and vibration analysisImproving existing products
• 2. Direct the efforts of Engineers or Technicians; coordinate engineering activities with Purchasing and Manufacturing.
• 3. Execute hardware projects of high complexity.
• 4. Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material. Provide accurate labor and material estimates.
• 5. Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.
• 6. Write comprehensive test plans, conduct detailed design validation tests and review results.
• 7. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.
• 8. Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate MEs, and MEs

Required Qualifications

B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.6+ years' experience in:Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferredElectronic manufacturing techniquesTechnical expertise in two or more of the following areas:Heat transfer/electronics coolingMaterial selection and fabrication technologiesDesign for manufacturabilityMechanicsElectromechanical packaging designWorking knowledge of project management processes and proceduresDemonstrated leadership and problem solving skillsStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of one or more of the following:Industrial plasticsThermal modelingFinite element analysisTool design2+ years SolidWorks experience

Location

Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington 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.

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

Mechanical Engineer: $97,700 - $144,400. 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.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.