Engineering Support Specialist I (Swing)
About The Position
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Manufacturing Automation team in Manufacturing Operations as an Engineering Support Specialist I in Pullman, Washington for our swing (2nd) shift. This position requires strong collaboration, a composed demeanor, technical proficiency, and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer support. As an Engineering Support Specialist, you’ll be responsible for completing basic testing, services, or troubleshooting of SEL products and processes in accordance with defined procedures under the direction of more experienced staff.
Requirements
- 2+ years’ familiarity with Manufacturing and Engineering.
- Able to efficiently operate Windows and MS Office tools.
- Strong written, verbal, and documentation skills.
- Interested in learning new technologies and assuming new responsibilities.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Enjoy working on a computer.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience working with SEL products
- Experience with computer-controlled test/automation equipment
- Experience with Atlassian software, such as Confluence and JIRA
- Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, electronic schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Ability to use statistical tools (Pareto charts, trend analysis, basic statistics) to identify contributors to equipment downtime and prioritize efforts based on impact.
Responsibilities
- Providing status updates to SEL staff and customers.
- Communicating effectively with team and internal partners and customers.
- Following department processes while communicating opportunities for improvement to documentation or work instructions.
- Representing your team by participating in collaborative improvement efforts.
- Developing basic proficiency in the activities required to support one of the Operation Team’s disciplines
- Supporting robotic systems and automated stations.
- Assisting with root cause investigations of automation-related failures.
- Supporting implementation of continuous improvement projects.
- Learning and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
