Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

12 days vacation per year

9 paid sick days

Family and medical leave 90% pay

STEM courses and tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Pullman, WA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design assemblies, conduct thermal and vibration analyses, and specify components for electromechanical products. You will perform tolerance studies, assist with manufacturability, and generate BOMs and estimates while supporting documentation and testing.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred), and strong problem solving, writing, and communication

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Heat transfer knowledge desired.
• Computer-aided design (CAD) experience required.
• Materials and mechanics understanding.
• Part and assembly design experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing, documentation, and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design assemblies and component selection.
• Perform tolerance studies and design for manufacturability/assembly.
• Conduct thermal, vibration, and shock analyses.
• Quality review of documentation and manufacturing processes.
• Write test plans and analyze test results.
• Maintain project notebooks and BOMs.

Skills

Problem solving

Writing & communication

Documentation

CAD

Materials & mechanics

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• 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

• Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors.
• Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials.
• Provide accurate labor and material estimates under supervision.
• Review and support documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.
• Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results.
• Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.

Qualifications

• You have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• You have education/experience in the following areas:
• heat transfer
• computer-aided design
• materials and mechanics
• part and assembly design
• Problem solving skills
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Nice to have

• Education/experience in the following areas:
• electromechanical packaging design
• electronic manufacturing techniques
• SolidWorks experience
• Environmental testing experience

Benefits

• 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.

Company Culture

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:

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

Location

Location 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.

Pay Range

We anticipate filling this position as a Mechanical Engineer $97,740 - $144,460 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Company Overview

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.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Communications & Cyber Security division in Pullman, WA.