Software Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Test SEL software/firmware to meet specifications and engineering requirements. 2. Accomplish software/firmware testing tasks requiring a basic knowledge of software/firmware testing processes. 3. Document, analyze, and communicate test results using spreadsheets, database programs, and software tools. 4. Design basic test plans, programs, and script files. 5. Provide support to engineering 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. Required Qualifications Two-year electronic technology associate degree or equivalent degree or work experience Working knowledge of modern test equipment, including emulators, logic analyzer, digital oscilloscope, and signal generator 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 with test automation Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems Experience with requirements traceability software Physical Requirements None 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. 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 electronic technology associate degree or equivalent degree or work experience
Working knowledge of modern test equipment, including emulators, logic analyzer, digital oscilloscope, and signal generator
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 with test automation
Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems
Experience with requirements traceability software

Responsibilities

Test SEL software/firmware to meet specifications and engineering requirements.
Accomplish software/firmware testing tasks requiring a basic knowledge of software/firmware testing processes.
Document, analyze, and communicate test results using spreadsheets, database programs, and software tools.
Design basic test plans, programs, and script files.
Provide support to engineering staff as needed.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.