Mechanical Engineering Technician (swing shift)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Post Falls, ID

17d • Onsite

About The Position

SEL is hiring a people-oriented Mechanical Engineering Technician for its Product Support and Development - Mechanical team in the Manufacturing Division. The team develops and integrates mechanical solutions for manufacturing facilities to improve safety, reliability, and economy. The role is based in Post Falls, Idaho, and works a swing shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The position combines hands-on design, problem-solving, and direct work with internal customers. The technician contributes to projects from defining problem statements through solution integration and project closeout, primarily developing mechanical solutions for the production environment. Work may involve mechanical assemblies, occasional basic pneumatics and electronics, SolidWorks analysis methods, and varied materials and manufacturing processes. The technician creates or modifies CAD designs, checks that solutions work on the production floor, participates in design reviews, and provides and receives 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. Its technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. The company’s mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. SEL is 100% employee-owned and describes its workforce as employee-owners.

Requirements

• A two-year or longer technical degree, 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 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

• Collaborate with customers and project teams from problem statement creation through solution integration and project closeout.
• Assist in developing mechanical solutions that improve production safety, reliability, and economy.
• Use mechanical assemblies, occasional basic pneumatics and electronics, SolidWorks analysis methods, materials, and manufacturing methods to develop solutions.
• Create new CAD designs and modify existing designs.
• Verify that designs and solutions function effectively on the production floor.
• Participate in design reviews and give and receive feedback.
• Contribute to project delivery on time and within budget as part of a small agile team.
• Develop personal skillsets 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