Mechanical Engineering Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Nampa, ID

2d • $31 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a people-oriented Mechanical Engineering Technician for 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 customer support. The technician contributes to projects from defining the problem through integrating solutions and closing out projects. Work may involve mechanical assemblies, occasional basic pneumatics and electronics, SolidWorks analysis methods, and a range of materials and manufacturing methods. CAD designs and updates are brought to the production floor, so practical performance is important. The technician participates in design reviews and feedback, and contributes to a small agile team delivering projects on time and within budget while developing skills and supporting production staff.

Requirements

• A technical degree of at least two years, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Competence in 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 openness to taking on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work well in team environments.
• Must pass a background check and drug test per SEL requirements.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit and stand for at least eight hours.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better and ability to differentiate color.
• Proficiency using computer keyboard devices.
• Ability to reach, bend, and twist.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a wide variety of mechanical solutions or designing and deploying 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 with customers and project teams from problem statement creation through solution integration and project closeout.
• Use mechanical assemblies, occasional basic pneumatics and electronics, SolidWorks analysis methods, materials, and manufacturing methods to develop engineered solutions.
• Create new CAD designs and modify existing designs, considering their performance in the production environment.
• Participate in design reviews and give and receive feedback.
• Contribute to projects as part of a small agile team, delivering results on time and within budget.
• Develop personal skills and support production staff in developing theirs.

Benefits

• Employer-funded employee 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.

What This Job Offers

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