Senior Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Boise (ID); On-site; USD 160,600 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Top tier medical, dental, and vision insurance

10 paid holidays

12 days annual vacation accrual

Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay

Tuition assistance and STEM courses

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Boise, ID, seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer. You will be responsible for inventing and designing complex analog and digital systems, leading large projects, and providing mentorship to team members.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, along with at least 10 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers a 100% on-site work environment.

Join a 100% employee-owned company offering great benefits, including generous vacation, retirement plans, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related engineering or management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design, produce and support successful products/processes.
• Ability to manage product line/process problems creatively.

Responsibilities

• Invent and design complex analog and digital systems.
• Lead projects of high technical complexity.
• Conduct hardware design reviews and provide mentorship.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong technical knowledge

Mentorship abilities

Technical problem-solving

Strong writing and communication skills

Education

B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Inventing, analyzing and designing complex and innovative analog and digital systems to meet specifications.
• Leading large projects of high technical complexity and participating in executive project review processes.
• Leading hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Leading the development of hardware and system level specifications of products for highly complex applications.
• Writing and reviewing complex test plans, executing or supervising testing, evaluating and reviewing test results for use in peer reviews and for project notebooks.
• Providing mentorship and coaching to other engineers and technicians.
• Participating in industry technical meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.

This job might be for you if have:

• A B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of related of related engineering or management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to design, produce and support successful products/processes.
• The ability to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from manager.
• Excellent leadership and mentorship skills and a strong desire to develop employees and lead projects.
• The ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

You may be a stronger fit for this job if you have:

• Familiarity with power utility practices.
• Strong project management knowledge and skills.
• Supervisory experience or training.

This position is 100% on-site in Boise, ID. Boise is the capitol of the gem state (Idaho), located on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and 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 Data: Senior Engineer $160,600 - $200,000 annually.

We are open to candidates with more experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. We base our starting pay offer 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.