Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

1d • $89,000 - $134,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hardware Engineer analyzes, designs, and develops conventional analog and digital circuits, and conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness. The role develops hardware and system-level specifications; writes and analyzes test plans; executes tests and evaluates results for peer design reviews and project notebooks; and prepares and maintains product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, and design and test documentation.

The position prepares and maintains accurate project plans and manages and/or leads hardware projects of moderate complexity. It coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing and mentors and directs associate engineers and technicians. The position is based at SEL’s corporate office in Pullman, Washington.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically 2+ 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-focused 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.
• Knowledge of 3-phase and electric power systems.
• Knowledge of 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 test 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.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project plans.
• Manage and/or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity.
• Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.
• Mentor and direct associate engineers and technicians.

Benefits

• 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 are also mentioned.

What This Job Offers

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