Process Engineering Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee ownership

ESOP and 401(k) options

Top-tier medical, prescription, dental

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a manufacturing support professional in Nampa, Idaho. You will provide technical help, guide production specifications, and help improve yield and efficiency across equipment and processes.

The role involves documenting procedures, procuring assembly tools, and training operators while upholding SEL values and world-class manufacturing standards. Travel and safety checks are expected as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with the manufacturing equipment relevant to the role.
• Basic computer skills including Windows-based tools (Excel, Word, SQL).
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check satisfactory to SEL; negative drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate technical support to manufacturing and clarify production process specification requirements.
• Assist in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Document, modify, and maintain manufacturing related procedures.
• Manage the procurement of assembly process tools.
• Train operators and support staff as needed.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Writing

Documentation

Speaking

Learning ability

Education

Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows tools (Excel, Word, SQL)

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide immediate technical support to manufacturing and clarify production process specification requirements to ensure accurate and efficient production.


• Assist in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes.


• Document, modify, and maintain manufacturing related procedures.


• Manage the procurement of assembly process tools.


• Train operators and support staff as needed.


• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.


• Understand. Create. Simplify.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience


• Familiarity with the manufacturing equipment relevant to the role


• Basic computer skills including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, SQL)


• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills


• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities


• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment


• Background check results satisfactory to SEL


• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

Location – Nampa, ID

Located in the heart of Idaho's Treasure Valley, Nampa offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, a strong sense of community, and a growing economy. Residents enjoy nearby lakes, rivers, mountains, and year round outdoor activities while benefiting from the amenities of the greater Boise metropolitan area.

Travel

Must be willing and able to travel extensively during the first 6–12 months of employment while the facility is under development. Travel will primarily be to SEL manufacturing facilities in Pullman, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho for training, process familiarization, and relationship building. Travel is expected to occur in multiweek increments and may total approximately 8–12 weeks or more based on business needs and facility startup activities.

Pay Range Data

$34.81-$51.39 Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

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.