Mechanical/Robotics Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP

401(k) options

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid family leave

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical/Robotics Engineer for our Manufacturing Division.

You will lead a small team to develop automation solutions, solve real-world production problems, and design/implement mechanical tooling and fixtures on the shop floor. Expect hands-on CAD work, collaboration in design reviews, and a focus on delivering safe, reliable, and economical enhancements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading small teams and keeping projects moving.
• Robotics experience, especially with cobots and vision systems, is a big plus.
• Experience supporting design, automation, or general engineering in a manufacturing setting.
• Design of Experiments experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own problem statements from conception to solution integration and closure.
• Lead a small team to develop automation solutions for production environments.
• Deliver results on time and within budget while developing employees.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Automation integration

CAD

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication

Manufacturing engineering

Robotics

Project management

Tools

UR Cobots

Vision systems

Job description

SEL is looking for a people-oriented Mechanical/Robotics Engineer to join our Product Support and Development - Mechanical team in our Manufacturing Division. Our team develops and integrates mechanical and robotic solutions for our manufacturing facilities that enable us to build our products in a safer, more reliable, or more economical way. As an engineer in this role, day-to-day is a mix of hands-on design work, problem-solving, and working directly with your customers. You’ll own everything from problem statement creation to solution integration and closing out the projects. You’ll primarily be focused on leading a small team to develop automation solutions that make our production environments safer, more reliable, and more economical. You’ll use tools like collaborative/industrial robotics, end-of-arm tooling, computer vision tools, and self-developed mechanical tools/fixtures. CAD work is a regular thing, whether you’re building new designs or tweaking existing ones. Your solutions will be brought to life on the production floor so making sure they actually work in the real world is huge. Design quality and collaboration are a big part of our day, so expect to be involved in design reviews and giving feedback. While you lead projects and your small team, you’ll be focused on delivering results on time and within budget while also developing employees as they progress in their careers.

• Automation integration
• Materials and processes
• Mechanics
• CAD
• Manufacturing engineering
• Electronic manufacturing techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and track projects effectively
• Clear and effective communication skills—written, verbal, and documentation
• Quick to learn new skills and open to taking on new responsibilities
• Works well in team environments
• Must pass a background check and drug test per SEL requirements

Preferred Qualifications: We’re looking for someone who has led small teams and knows how to keep things moving. If you’ve worked with robotics, especially Universal Robots Cobots, and vision systems, that’s a big plus. Experience supporting design, automation, or general engineering in a manufacturing setting is highly valuable. And if you’ve written or run Design of Experiments before, even better.

Location(s):

(Will work from both locations, about 45 min apart) Lewiston, ID – This position is located 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.

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. 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 Information

$102,900 - $130,000 per year The range for this role is $102,900 - $130,000 annually. We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Mechanical Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants

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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.