Mechanical/Robotics Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 4,874,000 - 7,040,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Top-tier medical/dental/vision

Paid holidays and vacation

STEM courses & tuition assistance

Wellness & family leave

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) 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 develop automation solutions for safer and more economical production.

Employees work in a small agile team on design reviews and solution integration, with emphasis on delivering results on time and within budget while

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical education or equivalent training/experience.
• 2+ years in three or more areas listed (Automation, Materials/Processes, Mechanics, Manufacturing Engineering, Electronic manufacturing).
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Clear and effective communication (written, verbal).
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Background check and drug test required by SEL.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design work and problem solving with customers.
• Collaborate on problem statements, solutions, and integration; ensure on-time, within-budget results.
• Develop automation solutions for safer, more reliable production environments; assist with CAD work for new or tweaked designs.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

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 theprojects. 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 experience

  • Competence with applied physics, geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometry
  • CAD experience

• Approximately 2+ years of experience in three or more of the following areas:

  • Automation integration
  • Materials and processes
  • Mechanics
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Electronic manufacturing techniques

• Strong problem-solving skills

• 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:

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 inPullman, 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.

• 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 hour

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 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 hour

Level II: $38.33 – $55.44 per hour

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.