Engineering Support Specialist (Day Shift)
About The Position
The Engineering Support Specialist joins the Manufacturing Test Infrastructure team on day shift in Pullman, Washington. The team builds test stations, fixtures, and cabling used to perform electrical tests on SEL products. As manufacturing expands, the team is increasing capacity and establishing dedicated flow lines for high-demand test stations. The role builds, verifies, delivers, and maintains test systems, with opportunities to improve how they are built. It is hands-on, detail-driven work emphasizing careful craftsmanship and the application of World Class Manufacturing principles to solve problems and improve the build. Every SEL product is tested before it ships, and the team’s test systems make that testing possible. Reliable test systems support product quality across factories and help new and existing factories meet growing demand. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The employer is seeking to fill the position at the Power Engineer level and welcomes applicants with a range of experience; applicants may be considered for a different level depending on their background, with compensation aligned accordingly. Employment requires background check results satisfactory to SEL and a negative drug test result.
Requirements
- Relevant experience building things by hand and taking pride in quality workmanship.
- Ability to read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings, or eagerness to learn.
- Careful work habits and close attention to detail and quality.
- Enjoyment of problem-solving and collaborating to improve how work gets done.
- Ability to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
- Clear communication and ability to work well on a team.
- Background check results satisfactory to SEL and a negative drug test result.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 35 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to reach, bend, and twist; sit and stand for at least 8 hours.
- Vision correctable to 20/30 or better and ability to differentiate colors.
- Proficiency using computer keyboard devices.
Responsibilities
- Build test stations, fixtures, and cable assemblies, including routing, terminating, and soldering wire and cable with attention to neatness, correctness, and care.
- Read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams to build assets correctly.
- Support, maintain, and troubleshoot test infrastructure to keep production test systems running.
- Follow department processes and quality standards, and share ideas to improve documentation and work instructions.
- Work with teammates to solve problems, reduce waste, and improve safety, quality, and workflow.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Benefits
- 100% employee ownership.
- 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
No Education Listed
