Lead Electrical Engineer - Test Emphasis

Schweitzer Engineering Labs • Lewiston, ID

73d • $79,400 - $124,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Test Engineer to join our team at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL). In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving test systems to ensure the highest quality and reliability of our advanced power system protection products. You will lead a team of test engineers, work with automated test systems, analyze test data, and drive the quality and performance of our products.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Five years experience designing and developing production tests
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Nice To Haves

• 3 years experience in project management
• 2 years prior supervisory or team leadership experience
• Knowledge of SEL products

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers and technicians in test development processes. Use project management tools to monitor the status and progress of tests and other deliverables.
• Mentor engineers and technicians. Monitor performance of team members and actively participate in evaluations.
• Own multiple projects of varying complexity. Deliver highest quality work on schedule. Establish project development plans and provide timely metrics on project status.
• Review and approve test plans, station designs, and validation documentation. Insure clear and efficient communications exist between test development team and customers.
• Design, develop, and maintain test strategies for new and existing products that meet corporate objectives.
• Evaluate new test technologies and methods.
• Determine Design for Test (DFT) specifications and coordinate with engineering staff on new product design.
• Gather and analyze test data to improve test coverage, process efficiencies, and perform software verification.
• Model SEL Values.
• Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.
• Understand, create, simplify processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employee owned with 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, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees