Mechanical/Robotics Engineering Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories seeks a Mechanical/Robotics Engineering Technician for the Product Support and Development – Mechanical team in the Manufacturing Division. The role blends hands-on design work, problem solving, and direct collaboration with customers to develop automation solutions for safer, more economical production.

You will contribute from problem statement creation to solution integration, using industrial robotics, vision systems, and CAD tools on the production floor

Qualifications

• 2-year+ technical degree or equivalent combination of training and work experience
• Competence with applied physics, geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometry
• CAD experience
• Approximately 2+ years of experience in automation, mechanics, manufacturing engineering, or related fields
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Adaptable and team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions for production environments
• Collaborate on design reviews and provide feedback
• Work with customers from problem definition to solution integration
• Support production staff to ensure safe and reliable operation

Skills

Robotics integration

CAD experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CAD software

Industrial robotics

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.

Locations

• 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’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.