Lead Test Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

1d • $115,300 - $170,400

About The Position

Power Up Your Career with SEL! Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented engineer to join our Test Engineering team. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with state-of-the-art in-circuit test systems to ensure the highest quality of our industry-leading digital relays—critical devices that protect and control the electrical power grid. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to make a global impact by helping keep the lights on around the world, we’d love to hear from you! We are hiring for both our Pullman, WA and Lewiston, ID locations. As an Electrical Test Engineer (Flying Probe and ICT), a typical day will include the following: Collaborate with engineers and technicians in test development processes. Use project management tools to monitor the status and progress of tests and other deliverables. 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, test programs, 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. This role might be for you if you have: A B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Experience designing and developing production tests Excellent leadership and supervisory skills Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Preferred Qualifications: Experience with board level in-circuits testers from SPEA, Keysight, or Teradyne 5+ years of experience designing and developing production tests Skill in design and construction of test fixtures and test stations Experience in writing test procedures and test documentation Experience in project management Prior supervisory or team leadership experience Knowledge of SEL products Locations: Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area. 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. Pay Range Data We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Pay range for the Test Engineer position is $97,700 -$144,400 per year. Pay range for the Lead Test Engineer position is $115,300 to $170,400 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected]. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. 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

• A B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience designing and developing production tests
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with board level in-circuits testers from SPEA, Keysight, or Teradyne
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing production tests
• Skill in design and construction of test fixtures and test stations
• Experience in writing test procedures and test documentation
• Experience in project management
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
• Knowledge of SEL products

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and technicians in test development processes.
• Use project management tools to monitor the status and progress of tests and other deliverables.
• 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, test programs, 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.

Benefits

• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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