Associate Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

37d•$84,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is a global leader in electric power systems protection, monitoring and control. SEL is actively engaged around providing solutions that increase the security, stability and reliability of power generation, transmission and distribution systems across many industries. As an Associate Hardware Engineer in the 400-Series Hardware team, you will work with Senior Engineers and Technicians across SEL R&D, Manufacturing and Purchasing divisions to analyze/reverse engineer and qualify changes to established product assemblies.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of educational and work experience.
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)

Nice To Haves

Analog simulation experience
Working knowledge of soldering techniques, and electronics lab equipment.
Embedded systems troubleshooting experience.
3-phase electric power systems
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence)
High level coursework/knowledge of statistical process controls
Knowledge of EMC and Safety Testing concepts

Responsibilities

Evaluate changes to components, PCB assemblies, and specifications in established, mixed-signal, high/low-voltage designs against established performance and functional requirements.
Coordinates with mechanical, process, manufacturing, RTL, firmware, and product engineers as needed to verify appropriate system performance and ongoing quality.
Analyzes, simulates, designs/modifies, and develops simple analog and mixed-signal circuits under the direction of an experienced engineer or manager.
Conducts design reviews to demonstrate adequacy of solutions against established requirements.
Assists in the evaluation, modification and development of hardware specifications.
Works with Manufacturing and Purchasing, and PCB fabrication partners to procure new component samples and validate components through the manufacturing process.
Works with technicians to write practical and effective test plans, execute and support tests, troubleshoot, documents test results, and conduct reviews according to established processes.
Works with project managers to execute simple projects under guidance of senior staff.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Superior benefits.
Inspiring work.
100% employee owned.
Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
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.
STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Wellness benefits
Fertility benefits
Adoption benefits
Flexible spending benefits