Mechanical Engineer: Hands-On Prototyping & Manufacturing

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 101,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Family leave

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Mechanical Engineer adept at both shop floor activities and computer-based design. The role involves designing tooling and fixtures, building prototype equipment, and improving manufacturing processes while collaborating with technicians and engineers across disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience in part and assembly design, and a passion for turning concepts into reliable, scalable solutions in a

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Hands-on experience with designing and building physical systems.
• Experience with part and assembly design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, manufacturing equipment, and prototype systems.
• Create mechanical designs and assemblies using CAD software.
• Develop, build, test, and improve prototype equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Design experiments and evaluate materials, processes, and concepts.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with technicians, operators, suppliers, and engineers from other disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Prototype development

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing support

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Mechanical Engineer adept at both shop floor activities and computer-based design. The role involves designing tooling and fixtures, building prototype equipment, and improving manufacturing processes while collaborating with technicians and engineers across disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience in part and assembly design, and a passion for turning concepts into reliable, scalable solutions in a