Hardware Engineering Technician I
About The Position
SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. As a Hardware Engineering Technician, a typical day might include the following: Perform basic electronic hardware tests in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians. Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer. Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records. Assist engineers in the evaluation of new electronic components. Design and assemble test fixtures and other components common to product development. Provide support to engineering staff as needed. Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) of modest complexity under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
Requirements
- Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree
- Detail-oriented professional who enjoys board-level and system-level troubleshooting and performs in-depth analysis.
- Excellent troubleshooter who gets to the root cause on a self-directed basis with minimal external guidance.
- Proficient with the fundamentals of analog and digital circuits.
- Proficient with test equipment used in electronics labs.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and speaking skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Python, C, or assembly languages
- Experience with Advanced Test Equipment, O.S., and computer equipment
- Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems
Responsibilities
- Perform basic electronic hardware tests in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
- Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer.
- Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records.
- Assist engineers in the evaluation of new electronic components.
- Design and assemble test fixtures and other components common to product development.
- Provide support to engineering staff as needed.
- Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) of modest complexity under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Superior benefits
- Inspiring work
- 100% employee owned
- Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 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
Associate degree
