Test Engineer

SEL

Last Updated: 2/6/2026 6:06:49 AM

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Current Days Open
77
Reqs Seen
7
Current Min Salary
$84,240.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$107,079.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
41
First Seen
2/25/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$84,200.00 (Yearly)
8/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$144,460.00 (Yearly)
8/21/2026

Full Job Description

SEL is looking for an Electronics Test Engineer to join our Manufacturing Test Engineering team and help in our mission to build and ship products with uncompromising quality. Our products are deployed into critical infrastructure systems around the world and must work flawlessly for decades to make electrical power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our Test Engineers are on the frontlines of designing test methodologies and systems that ensure we ship the highest quality products. This problem space provides a unique opportunity to work hands-on with SEL products, instrumentation, test automation hardware & software. Our ideal candidate has a background in electronics instrumentation, test engineering, or hardware design and thrives in a collaborative environment. A typical day as an Electronics Test Engineer might include the following: Collaborating with product design engineers to establish test methodologies and coverage for new products. Designing new test approaches, hardware, instrumentation, and automation. Coordinating with other Test Engineers, Software Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Test Operators, and Technicians to design, build, support, and improve custom test solutions. Continually monitoring and improving existing test systems and test coverage. This job might be for you if you have the following: A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience. Background writing test procedures and test documentation. Experience with electronic instrumentation and metrology. Excellent writing and speaking skills. An enthusiasm for learning new skills and solving hard problems. Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Designing and developing production tests. Defining processes for in-circuit test. Automation of tests through software, hardware, and systems engineering. Design and construction of bed-of-nails test fixtures. Real-time test troubleshooting. Engineering leadership. Physical Requirements None Location: Pullman, WA- The SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. 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. 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. Pay Range Data: Associate Test Engineer: $84,240.00 to $95,000.00 annually. Test Engineer: $97,740.00 to $107,079.00 annually. 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 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.

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