Lead Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

22h

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.

Requirements

B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
6+ years’ experience in: Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferred Electronic manufacturing techniques
Technical expertise in two or more of the following areas: Heat transfer/electronics cooling Material selection and fabrication technologies Design for manufacturability Mechanics Electromechanical packaging design
Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures
Demonstrated leadership and problem solving 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

Knowledge of one or more of the following: Industrial plastics Thermal modeling Finite element analysis Tool design
2+ years SolidWorks experience

Responsibilities

Act as a technical lead for the following mechanical engineering functions: Assembly design Plastic and metal part design Tolerance studies Design for manufacturability/assembly Component selection and specification Thermal analysis and design Mechanical shock and vibration analysis Improving existing products
Direct the efforts of Engineers or Technicians; coordinate engineering activities with Purchasing and Manufacturing.
Execute hardware projects of high complexity.
Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material. Provide accurate labor and material estimates.
Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.
Write comprehensive test plans, conduct detailed design validation tests and review results.
Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.
Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate MEs, and MEs
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Superior benefits.
Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
We’re 100% employee owned.
Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 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.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.