Mechanical Engineering Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Nampa, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

SEL is seeking a people-oriented Mechanical Engineering Technician to join its Product Support and Development - Mechanical team in the Manufacturing Division in Nampa, Idaho. The team develops and integrates mechanical solutions for manufacturing facilities to make production safer, more reliable, and more economical.

The role combines hands-on design, problem-solving, and direct work with internal customers. The technician contributes to projects from defining the problem through integrating a solution and closing out the project. Work may involve mechanical assemblies, occasional basic pneumatics and electronics, SolidWorks analysis methods, and a range of materials and manufacturing methods. The technician creates or modifies CAD designs, helps assess designs in real production settings, and participates in design reviews by giving and receiving feedback.

As part of a small, agile team, the technician helps deliver projects on time and within budget, develops their own skills, and supports production staff in developing theirs. SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. The company's mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

• A two-year or higher technical degree, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Competence with applied physics, geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometry.
• CAD experience.
• Approximately two or more years of experience in at least three of the following areas: mechanical design and analysis; materials and processes; mechanics; manufacturing engineering; electronic manufacturing techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear and effective written, verbal, and documentation communication skills.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work well in team environments.
• Must pass a background check and drug test per SEL requirements.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 20 pounds, and occasionally up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to sit and stand for at least eight hours.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better and ability to differentiate color.
• Proficient use of computer keyboard devices.
• Ability to reach, bend, and twist.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a wide variety of mechanical solutions or having designed and deployed mechanical solutions.
• Experience supporting design or general engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience writing or running Design of Experiments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing mechanical solutions that improve production safety, reliability, and economy.
• Collaborate on projects from problem statement creation through solution integration and project closeout.
• Use mechanical assemblies, occasional basic pneumatics and electronics, SolidWorks analysis methods, and varied materials and manufacturing methods to develop engineered solutions.
• Create new CAD designs and modify existing designs.
• Help ensure designs work effectively on the production floor.
• Participate in design reviews and give and receive feedback.
• Contribute to a small agile team, delivering results on time and within budget.
• Develop personal skillsets and support production staff in developing theirs.

Benefits

• Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• 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 covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree