Process Engineering Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Moscow, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) seeks a professional and innovative individual to join our PCB Factory team in Moscow, ID. SEL is a 100 percent employee-owned company that specializes in creating and manufacturing digital products and systems that protect, and control power systems around the world. As an Process Engineering Technician, A typical Day might include the following: 1. Provide immediate technical support to manufacturing and clarify production process specification requirements to ensure accurate and efficient production. 2. Assist in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes. 3. Document, modify, and maintain manufacturing related procedures. 4. Manage the procurement of assembly process tools. 5. Train operators and support staff as needed. 6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. 7. Understand. Create. Simplify. 8. Other duties as assigned. This job might be for you if you have: 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 Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s) Preferred Qualifications 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 Physical Requirements Lift and maneuver 40 pounds Pull weight from high/low shelves Reach Bend Grip Twist Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours Fine finger dexterity Location Moscow, ID – This position is located in SEL’s state of the art Printed Circuit Board factory in Moscow, ID. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Pay Range Data: Automation Engineer, $32.88 – $48.60, We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected]. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

• 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
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

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

• Provide immediate technical support to manufacturing and clarify production process specification requirements to ensure accurate and efficient production.
• Assist in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Document, modify, and maintain manufacturing related procedures.
• Manage the procurement of assembly process tools.
• Train operators and support staff as needed.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
• We’re 100% employee owned.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees