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)

Health insurance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical/Robotics Engineering Technician to support our Manufacturing Division. You’ll combine hands-on design work with problem solving and direct customer interaction to develop automation solutions on the production floor.

You will use CAD, robotics tooling, vision systems, and fixtures, and engage in design reviews while delivering projects on time and within budget to help production staff grow their skills.

Qualifications

• 2-year+ technical degree or equivalent training/work experience.
• Competence with applied physics, geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometry.
• CAD experience.
• Approximately 2+ years of experience in three or more of: 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.

Responsibilities

• Involved in hands-on design work, problem-solving, and customer collaboration from problem statement to solution integration.
• Develop automation solutions to make production environments safer, more reliable, and more economical.
• Participate in design reviews and provide/receive feedback to ensure quality.

Skills

Applied physics

Geometry

Algebra

Trigonometry

Automation integration

Materials and processes

Mechanics

Manufacturing engineering

Electronic manufacturing techniques

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Learning agility

Robotics (UR Cobots)

Design of Experiments

Vision systems

Design support

Education

2-year+ technical degree

Tools

CAD experience

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 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)

• 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 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.

Pay Scales

• Level I: $35.38 - $51.10 per hour
• Level II: $38.33 - $55.44 per hour

Communication with Applicants We 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].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.