Process Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • West Lafayette, IN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Process Engineering Technician I to join their Process Engineering team in Manufacturing Operations in West Lafayette, Indiana. This role provides immediate technical support to manufacturing, clarifying production process specification requirements to ensure accurate and efficient production. The position requires willingness and ability to travel for training during the first 4-6 months of employment, totaling approximately 8-12 weeks in two-week increments.

Requirements

• A two-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with the manufacturing equipment relevant to the role.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, SQL).
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience troubleshooting process and machinery problems.
• Experience writing and/or conducting Design of Experiments.
• Experience programming and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Experience preparing materials cross-sections for microscopic analysis.
• Working knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Documenting, modifying, and maintaining manufacturing related procedures.
• Managing the procurement of assembly process tools.
• Training operators and support staff as needed.
• Learning and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Superior benefits
• 100% employee owned
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Top tier 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 that covers 90% of your pay.
• STEM courses
• Apprenticeships
• Tuition assistance
• Engineering development programs.
• Wellness benefits
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption benefits
• Flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

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