Mechanical/Robotics Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) options

Top-tier medical coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick days

Family and medical leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Mechanical/Robotics Engineering Technician to join our Product Support and Development - Mechanical team in the Manufacturing Division.

The role blends hands-on design, problem solving, and customer collaboration to deliver automation on the production floor. You will work on robotics, end-of-arm tooling, vision systems, and CAD tasks, contributing to safe, reliable, and economical manufacturing solutions while participating in design reviews and

Qualifications

• 2-year+ technical degree or equivalent training/experience.
• Competence with applied physics, geometry, algebra and basic trig.
• CAD experience is required.
• Approx. 2+ years in automation, manufacturing or related areas.
• Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test mechanical/robotic solutions on the production floor.
• Collaborate on problem statements, design reviews, and feedback rounds.
• Develop automation concepts and integrate with production staff.
• Assist in CAD design and modification of fixtures/tools as needed.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Automation systems

Robotics integration

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Universal Robots

Vision systems

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.
• If you’ve written or run Design of Experiments before, even better.

Location(s)

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.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• 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

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

Other Information

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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.