Senior Engineering Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) seeks a Hardware Engineering Technician in our research and development division to test proto units and boards, with opportunities to troubleshoot to component level.

You will perform basic hardware tests, build prototypes, assist engineers, and document results. A two-year electronics associate degree and solid knowledge of analog/digital electronics are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in electronic technology or related field.
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics and circuits.
• Experience with modern test equipment and prototyping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to learn new skills and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic electronic hardware tests per procedures.
• Build engineering prototypes and document construction.
• Assist engineers in evaluating new electronic components.
• Assemble test fixtures, load banks, and other development components.
• Provide support to engineering staff.
• Process ECOs of modest complexity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics basics

Test equipment familiarity

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Learning ability

Communication skills

Troubleshooting to component level

Python scripting

Windows OS experience

IT networking basics

3-phase power basics

Education

Associate degree in Electronic Technology

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Hardware Engineering Technician working in our research and development division. This technician will be testing proto units and boards with a chance to perform investigative troubleshooting to the component level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform basic electronic hardware tests in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
• Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer or experienced technician. Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records.
• Assist engineers in the evaluation of new electronic components.
• Assemble test fixtures, load banks, and other components common to product development.
• Provide support to engineering staff as needed.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) of modest complexity under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree
• Working knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
• Familiarity with modern test equipment
• 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

• Troubleshooting to the component level
• Familiarity with the Python language and scripting
• Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Working knowledge of IT equipment (Ethernet switches, TCP/IP address setup)
• Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems

Benefits

• 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.

Pay Range Information: $40.50 - $59.50 per hour. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About the Company

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.