Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

2d • $89,000 - $134,100 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Hardware Design Engineer, you analyze, design, and develop conventional analog and digital circuits, and conduct moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness. You develop hardware and system-level specifications; write and analyze test plans; execute tests and evaluate results for peer design reviews and project notebooks; and prepare and maintain product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, and design and test documentation.

You provide and maintain accurate project plans, manage and/or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity, coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing, and mentor and direct associate engineers and technicians. The position is based at SEL’s corporate office in Pullman, Washington. SEL describes the location as offering small-town living, access to recreation, and nearby schools and universities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically 2 or more years of combined experience in at least two of the following areas: analog circuit design; digital design with microprocessors; power supply design; or digital design emphasizing programmable logic.
• For programmable-logic digital design: experience with VHDL/Verilog, Xilinx/Altera/Micro Semi tools, and simulation, timing, analysis, and synthesis.
• Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of industrial controls, three-phase and electric power systems, or electric utility telecommunications.
• Leadership experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop conventional analog and digital circuits.
• Conduct moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
• Develop hardware specifications and prepare system-level specifications.
• Write and analyze test plans, execute tests, and evaluate results for peer design reviews and project notebooks.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, and design and test documentation.
• Provide and maintain accurate project plans.
• Manage and/or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity.
• Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.
• Mentor and direct the efforts of associate engineers and technicians.

Benefits

• Employer-funded employee 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 are also mentioned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level