Automation Engineering Technician I
About The Position
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a people-oriented Automation Engineering Technician I to join 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 work with customers. The technician assists primarily with developing mechanical solutions and contributes throughout projects, from defining problems through integrating solutions and closing out projects. Work includes programming, hands-on assembly, and some CAD, as well as using collaborative and industrial robotics, end-of-arm tooling, computer vision tools, and custom mechanical tools and fixtures. Solutions are implemented on the production floor, so verifying that designs work in practice is important. The technician participates in design reviews and gives and receives feedback. As part of a small agile team, the technician works to deliver results on time and within budget, develop their own skills, and support production staff in developing theirs. SEL describes itself as 100% employee-owned and offers competitive pay and benefits.
Requirements
- A technical degree of at least two years, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
- Competence in applied physics, geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometry.
- Competence in 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 willingness to take 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 to make the production environment safer, more reliable, and more economical.
- Collaborate on projects from problem-statement creation through solution integration and project closeout.
- Program, assemble, and perform some CAD work for new and existing designs.
- Use collaborative and industrial robotics, end-of-arm tooling, computer vision tools, and custom mechanical tools and fixtures.
- Help verify that solutions work in the production environment.
- Participate in design reviews and give and receive feedback.
- Work as part of a small agile team to deliver project results on time and within budget.
- Support production staff in developing their skills.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
