Process Engineering Techncian

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Nampa, Idaho seeks a Process Engineering Technician I to assist in improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes. You will document procedures, manage tool procurement, and train operators, while applying SEL values and manufacturing principles.

The role requires a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with relevant equipment, and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment relevant to the role.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Team-oriented and cooperative work style.

Responsibilities

• Aid in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity.
• Document, modify, and maintain manufacturing procedures.
• Manage procurement of assembly process tools.
• Train operators and support staff as needed.
• Apply SEL values and World Class Manufacturing principles.

Skills

Writing

Documentation

Speaking

Excel

Word

SQL

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Windows tools

Job description

About the Role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Process Engineering team in Manufacturing Operations as a Process Engineering Technician I in Nampa, Idaho.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Documenting, modifying, and maintaining manufacturing related procedures.
• Managing the procurement of assembly process tools.
• Training operators and support staff as needed.
• Learning and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Qualifications

• You have a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with the manufacturing equipment relevant to the role
• You have basic computer skills including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, SQL)
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• You can learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• You can work cooperatively in a team environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience troubleshooting process and machinery problems.
• Experience writing and/or conducting Design of Experiments.
• Experience programming and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Experience preparing materials cross-sections for microscopic analysis.
• Working knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and maneuver 40 pounds
• Pull weight from high/low shelves
• Reach
• Bend
• Grip
• Twist
• Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours
• Fine finger dexterity

About SEL

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid. 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.

Location and Compensation

Location – Nampa, ID

Pay Range: $31.00 - $46.00 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: $31.00 - $46.00 per hour

Level II: $34.00 – $50.00 per hour

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Additional Information

SEL is 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.