Automation Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Nampa, ID

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is hiring an Automation Engineering Technician I for its Product Support and Development - Mechanical team in the Manufacturing Division in Nampa, Idaho. The team develops and integrates mechanical and robotic solutions for manufacturing facilities to make production safer, more reliable, and more economical.

The role combines hands-on design, problem-solving, and direct collaboration with internal customers. The technician contributes to projects from defining problem statements through solution integration and project closeout, primarily assisting with mechanical solutions. Work includes programming, hands-on assembly, and some CAD, whether developing new designs or modifying existing ones. Solutions are implemented on the production floor, so practical performance and close support of production staff are important. The technician participates in design reviews and gives and receives feedback, working within a small agile team to deliver projects on time and within budget while developing skills and supporting the growth of production staff.

The position may involve collaborative or industrial robotics, end-of-arm tooling, computer vision tools, and internally developed mechanical tools and fixtures. SEL describes itself as 100% employee-owned and offers competitive pay and a range of employee benefits.

Requirements

• A technical degree of at least two years, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Competence with applied physics, geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometry.
• Competence with industrial automation fundamentals, including controls, sensors, safety, industrial programming, and networks.
• Approximately two or more years of experience in at least two of the following areas: automation integration, materials and processes, mechanics, manufacturing engineering, or electronic manufacturing techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear and effective written, verbal, and documentation communication skills.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and openness to taking on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work well in team environments.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test per SEL requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with robotics, especially Universal Robots Cobots, and vision systems.
• Experience supporting design, automation, or general engineering in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience writing or running Design of Experiments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing mechanical solutions that make the production environment safer, more reliable, and more economical.
• Collaborate with customers and team members from problem statement creation through solution integration and project closeout.
• Program, assemble, and perform some CAD work on new or existing designs.
• Help ensure solutions work effectively on the production floor.
• Participate in design reviews and give and receive feedback.
• Contribute to projects as part of a small agile team, delivering results on time and within budget.
• Support production staff and develop personal skillsets.

Benefits

• Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• 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 covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree