Mechanical Engineering Technician (swing shift)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Post Falls, ID

1d • $31 - $59 • 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. The team develops and integrates mechanical solutions for manufacturing facilities to help build products more safely, reliably, and economically. This role combines hands-on design, problem-solving, and direct work with internal customers. The technician contributes throughout projects, from defining problem statements through solution integration and project closeout, and primarily helps develop mechanical solutions for the production environment.

The position uses mechanical assemblies, occasional basic pneumatics and electronics, SolidWorks analysis methods, and a range of materials and manufacturing methods to turn concepts into engineered solutions. CAD work includes creating new designs and modifying existing ones, with attention to how designs function on the production floor. The technician participates in design reviews, gives and receives feedback, and contributes to a small agile team delivering projects on time and within budget while developing skills and supporting production staff. The swing shift is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The role is located in Post Falls, Idaho. SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Its mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. SEL is 100% employee owned.

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 three or more of these areas: mechanical design and analysis, materials and processes, mechanics, manufacturing engineering, or electronic manufacturing techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear and effective written, verbal, and documentation communication skills.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and take 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 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 make the production environment safer, more reliable, and more economical.
• Contribute to projects from problem statement creation through solution integration and project closeout.
• Use mechanical assemblies, occasional basic pneumatics and electronics, SolidWorks analysis methods, and various materials and manufacturing methods to develop engineered solutions.
• Create new CAD designs and modify existing designs, ensuring solutions work in the production environment.
• Participate in design reviews and give and receive feedback.
• Work as part of a small agile team to deliver 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.

What This Job Offers

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