Mechanical/Robotics Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) options

Top-tier medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical/Robotics Engineering Technician for our Product Support and Development - Mechanical team in the Manufacturing Division.

The role blends hands-on design, problem solving, and direct customer collaboration to bring automation solutions to the production floor. You will participate in problem statement creation, solution integration, and design reviews, with a focus on safe, reliable, and economical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 2-year+ technical degree or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• CAD experience and mechanical knowledge.
• Experience with robotics or automation is a plus.
• Willingness to collaborate in a small team and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of automation solutions for production floors.
• Participate in problem statement creation, solution integration, and design reviews.
• Collaborate with customers and production staff to ensure solutions work in real environments.
• Support on-time, within-budget delivery of projects.
• Hands-on design work, testing, and documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Quick learner

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

SEL is looking for a people-oriented Mechanical/Robotics Engineering Technician 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 a technician in this role, day-to-day is a mix of hands-on design work, problem-solving, and working directly with your customers. You’ll collaborate on everything from problem statement creation to solution integration and closing out the projects. You’ll primarily be assisting in the development of 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.Our 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/receiving feedback. While you contribute to projects as part of a small agile team, you'll be focused on delivering results on time and within budget while also developing your skillsets and supporting production staff to grow theirs as well.Required Qualifications:2-year+ technical degree or the equivalent combination of training and work experienceCompetence with applied physics, geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometryCAD experienceApproximately 2+ years of experience in three or more of the following areas:Automation integrationMaterials and processesMechanicsManufacturing engineeringElectronic manufacturing techniquesStrong problem-solving skillsClear and effective communication skills—written, verbal, and documentationQuick to learn new skills and open to taking on new responsibilitiesWorks well in team environmentsMust pass a background check and drug test per SEL requirementsPreferred Qualifications: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)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.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.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 - $35.38 - $51.10 per hourWe set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at a level 1, 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.Level I: $35.38 – $51.10 per hourLevel II: $38.33 – $55.44 per hourCommunication with ApplicantsWe communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.