Mechanical Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Job Info

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As a Mechanical Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Analyze, design, and develop sophisticated and robust components, and assemblies.
  
• Performing tolerance studies, computer simulations, and other technical activities required to ensure product quality.
  
• Evaluating, developing and modifying equipment to perform unique mechanical tasks.
  
• Generating mechanical specifications for a new product or a change to an existing product.
  
• Conducting design reviews to demonstrate product robustness and manufacturability.
  
• Writing test plans, executing design tests, and reviewing test results.
  
• Write comprehensive analysis and test plans, execute test, review test results, and correlate test results with analysis for use at peer design reviews.
  
• Maintain dialogs with other engineering disciplines to achieve common goals.
  
• Preparing and maintaining project notebooks and related documentation.
  
• Generating and maintaining accurate bills of material.
  
• Estimating labor and material for new projects.
  
• Qualifying custom part vendors.
  
• Mentoring and directing the efforts of interns, designers, and technicians.
  

This job might be for you if:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• You have 4+ years SolidWorks experience and are proficient in drawing and evaluating tolerances.
  
• You enjoy hands on interaction with products and systems used to create mechanical parts.
  
• You excel in thinking creatively to find solutions to novel problems.
  
• You are comfortable using mechanical measuring equipment to evaluate components.
  
• You are detail-oriented and skilled at solving challenging problems.
  
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
  
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation and control systems.
  
• Ability to read and follow electrical control schematics.
  
• Understanding of basic electrical principles.
  
• Familiarity in working with hardened alloys for tooling design.
  
• Ability to understand and apply various industry standards to component design.
  
• Experience effectively managing projects.
  

Location Information

Pullman, WA- SEL's 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.

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K 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.
  

Salary Range Data

We anticipate filling this position as a Mechanical Engineer $70,000 - $108,000 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.

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.

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