Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Communications & Cyber Security division in Pullman, WA. As a Mechanical Engineer, a typical day might include the following: Perform the following mechanical engineering functions under the direction of Mechanical Engineers: -- 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. Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors. Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials. Provide accurate labor and material estimates under supervision. Review and support documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design. Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Education/experience in the following areas: -- heat transfer -- computer-aided design -- materials and mechanics -- part and assembly design
• Problem solving skills
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Nice To Haves

• Education/experience in the following areas: -- electromechanical packaging design -- electronic manufacturing techniques -- SolidWorks experience -- Environmental testing experience

Responsibilities

• Perform the following mechanical engineering functions under the direction of Mechanical Engineers: -- 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.
• Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors.
• Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials.
• Provide accurate labor and material estimates under supervision.
• Review and support documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.
• Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results.
• Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.

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

What This Job Offers

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