Engineering Support Specialist (Weekend Shift)
About The Position
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an Engineering Support Specialist to join our Manufacturing Test Infrastructure team in Pullman, Washington. We design, build, maintain, and support the test stations, fixtures, and cable assemblies used throughout SEL manufacturing facilities to ensure every product meets our high standards for quality and reliability. Engineering Support Specialists support Manufacturing Test Infrastructure. In this hands-on technical role, you'll build, deliver, maintain, and troubleshoot test stations, fixtures, and cable systems while partnering with Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
Requirements
- Enjoy building, troubleshooting, and improving technical systems.
- Take pride in producing high-quality work and paying attention to detail.
- Enjoy hands-on technical work and solving problems.
- Can read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings, or are eager to learn.
- Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with others.
- Motivated to learn new skills and take on increasing responsibilities.
- Take ownership of assignments and follow through to completion.
- Thrive in a team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.
- Lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 35 pounds occasionally.
- Sit and stand for extended periods of time, up to eight hours per day.
- Vision correctable to 20/30 or better.
- Ability to differentiate color.
- Frequent use of computer keyboards and related devices.
- Ability to reach, bend, twist, and perform standard manufacturing and testing activities.
Responsibilities
- Building test stations, fixtures, and cable assemblies—routing, terminating, and soldering wire and cable with an emphasis on neatness, correctness, and care.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and mechanical drawings.
- Troubleshoot and maintain production test systems and infrastructure to support manufacturing operations.
- Support engineering teams in implementing solutions that increase product quality and reliability.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvement projects.
- Maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and records.
- Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
- Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and World Class Manufacturing initiatives.
- Follow department processes and quality standards while identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Communicate effectively with engineering teams and cross-functional partners regarding project status and technical issues.
- Apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles in daily work.
Benefits
- 100% employee owned
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
