Data Specialist

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

1d•$28 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

Related associate degree or equivalent experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data organization, validation, analysis)
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high data accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including working with external vendors
Ability to manage multiple data requests and follow through to completion
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to learn new tools, systems, and processes quickly

Nice To Haves

Experience working with component data, BOMs, or engineering systems
Familiarity with regulatory or environmental compliance requirements
Experience with databases (SQL, Access, or similar tools)
Basic scripting or data automation skills (e.g., Python, Power Query)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain accurate master data for electronic and non-electronic components, ensuring correct part associations and data integrity.
Communicate directly with manufacturers and vendors to obtain missing or incomplete component data, including compliance and environmental information.
Collect, validate, and maintain regulatory and sustainability compliance data for PCB and non-PCB components.
Verify that all collected data is correctly matched to the appropriate part numbers, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Maintain and update reports, data records, and supporting technical documentation related to component data and compliance.
Prepare and track metrics related to data completeness, accuracy, and compliance status.
Identify data gaps and work proactively with internal teams and external partners to resolve inconsistencies.
Update and improve processes and procedures to support efficient data collection and data quality.
Communicate information clearly and concisely across cross-functional teams.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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
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