Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Perform the following mechanical engineering functions: -- assembly design -- plastic and metal part design -- tolerance studies -- design for manufacturability/assembly -- component selection and specification -- thermal analysis and design -- mechanical shock and vibration analysis 2. Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors. 3. Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material. Provide accurate labor and material estimates. 4. Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design. 5. Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results. 6. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks. 7. Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate MEs. 8. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. 9. Understand. Create. Simplify. 10. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering 2+ years experience in three or more of the following areas: -- electromechanical packaging design -- heat transfer -- materials and processes -- mechanics -- computer-aided design -- electronic manufacturing techniques Strong problem solving skills Strong project management experience 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 2+ years SolidWorks experience Environmental testing experience Industrial plastics Thermal modelling Finite Element Analysis Physical Requirements None Salary Range Data: We anticipate filling this position as a Mechanical Engineer: $97,740 - $107,079 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. 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. Were 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 careers@selinc.com. 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.
