Mechanical Engineering Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Manufacturing Operations-Mechanical team as a Mechanical Engineering Technician in Pullman, WA. If you are looking to grow your career and are motivated by solving meaningful problems, we encourage you to apply today! As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you will contribute to the development of basic solutions, in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the supervision of an engineer or experienced technician. You will also document prototype construction, build/test results, etc. and maintain engineering records. A typical day as a Mechanical Engineering Technician might include: Learning to utilize job specific components/tools/standards. Assembling and delivering basic solutions and other related components. Providing project estimates (i.e. labor, materials, schedule, etc.). Completing accurate time logging and recordkeeping according to documented procedures.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree or the equivalent combination of training and relevant work experience.
Demonstrate technical competence for ALL of the "core curriculum": CAD modeling (CSWA level) & Dimensioning Standards, Drawing & schematic interpretation, Mathematics (Geometry, Trigonometry, College algebra), Applied Physics, Technical Writing
Demonstrate technical competence in 2+ of the following pathways: Design: Machine component, sheet metal, plastic injection molding, rapid prototyping, tolerance analysis, metrology, material/surface finish selection; Stress: Statics, Mechanics of Materials, stress analysis; Thermal: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer; Automation: Robotics, circuits, programming, machine vision, debugging; Machining/Fabrication: Metal forming, cutting/machining, finishing, joining processes, metrology; Testing: Engineering testing & instrumentation, troubleshooting, statistics
2+ years in a technical/manufacturing support role involving: Electronics Manufacturing, Product Assembly, Cables & Harness Assembly, Electrical Wiring, Product Testing, Pneumatics, Motor control, Automation, or Hydraulics.
Basic skills using MS Office apps.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Strong written & verbal communication skills.
Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
Negative drug test result(s).

Nice To Haves

Proficient use of project management and documentation tools, such as Confluence, and JIRA
Basic computer programming experience (PLC, Python, PolyScript, VBA, etc.)
Building experience identifying and troubleshooting basic process and development problems, verifying adherence to product/process specifications.
Familiarity with the scientific method.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of basic solutions, in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the supervision of an engineer or experienced technician.
Document prototype construction, build/test results, etc.
Maintain engineering records.
Learn to utilize job specific components/tools/standards.
Assemble and deliver basic solutions and other related components.
Provide project estimates (i.e. labor, materials, schedule, etc.).
Complete accurate time logging and recordkeeping according to documented procedures.