Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Communications & Cyber Security division in Pullman, WA. As a Mechanical Engineer, a typical day might include the following: Perform the following mechanical engineering functions under the direction of Mechanical Engineers: -- 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. Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors. Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials. Provide accurate labor and material estimates under supervision. Review and support documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design. Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks. This job might be for you if: You have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering You have education/experience in the following areas: -- heat transfer -- computer-aided design -- materials and mechanics -- part and assembly design Problem solving skills Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills It would be nice if you have: Education/experience in the following areas: -- electromechanical packaging design -- electronic manufacturing techniques -- SolidWorks experience -- Environmental testing experience Location Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area. 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 We anticipate filling this position as a Mechanical Engineer $97,740 - $144,460 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 and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. 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.
