Associate Research Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA
•$84,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting in the design, prototyping, and documentation of technologies for application in SEL products or solutions. The role requires supporting engineers in research and writing new ideas and functional specifications, analyzing competitor products, and contributing to technical publications such as application notes, white papers, technical reports, and conference and journal papers. A key aspect of the role is protecting SEL's intellectual property through patent and copyright applications. The position also requires adherence to SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power preferred, related or equivalent experience is acceptable.
  • Knowledge in one of the following areas: Power systems: Power system analysis, power system protection, and power system stability
  • Experience with EMTP, load flow, and short circuit studies
  • Experience with digital signal processing
  • Demonstrated excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills
  • Willing to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

  • US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in designing, prototyping, and documenting technologies for application in SEL products or solutions.
  • Assist engineers in research and writing new ideas and functional specifications.
  • Analyze competitor products.
  • Participate in the development of application notes, white papers, technical reports, and conference and journal papers on innovative applications or ideas.
  • Protect SEL intellectual property by writing patent and copyright applications.
  • Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Benefits

  • 100% employee owned
  • Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • 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
  • Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
  • STEM courses
  • Apprenticeships
  • Tuition assistance
  • Engineering development programs
  • Wellness benefits
  • Fertility benefits
  • Adoption benefits
  • Flexible spending benefits
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