Prototype & Test Hardware Technician, R&D

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical Insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Hardware Engineering Technician to test prototype units and boards, troubleshoot equipment, and support system-level compliance scans in our R&D Automation Hardware group. The role involves building prototypes, documenting procedures, and assisting engineers with component evaluation.

Ideal candidates have a two-year electronics degree, familiarity with test equipment, PLCs, and basic programming skills.

Qualifications

• Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree is required.
• Familiarity with modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits preferred.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic electronic hardware tests per procedures under supervision.
• Build engineering prototypes and document construction.
• Assist engineers in evaluating new components.
• Assemble test fixtures, load banks, and other product development components.
• Process ECOs of modest complexity under guidance.

Skills

Test equipment familiarity

PLC familiarity

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree

Tools

C language

Assembly language

OS experience

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Hardware Engineering Technician to test prototype units and boards, troubleshoot equipment, and support system-level compliance scans in our R&D Automation Hardware group. The role involves building prototypes, documenting procedures, and assisting engineers with component evaluation.

Ideal candidates have a two-year electronics degree, familiarity with test equipment, PLCs, and basic programming skills.