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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 1 month ago

Hardware Engineering Technician I

Washington - Pullman

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$32.88/hr - $48.60/hr

2+ years exp

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is a company focused on research and development in engineering. They are seeking a Hardware Engineering Technician to perform testing and troubleshooting of electronic components and systems.

ElectronicsLinuxManufacturingOpen SourceSoftware

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work with mixed-discipline engineering teams to perform in-depth troubleshooting, reverse-engineering, and analysis of failures in protective relay platforms

With engineering support, perform/develop mixed-disciplinary tests (hardware emphasis) of varying complexity based on an existing and evolving knowledge of embedded systems, power systems, electronics and protective relay platforms

Own the communication of results and progress to product line owners, manufacturing and quality personnel via test reports, and established meetings

Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer. Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records

Design and assemble test fixtures and other components common to product development

Qualification

Troubleshooting electronic circuitryTesting electronic circuitsAnalogDigital circuitsEmbedded systems knowledge3-phase power systemsTest equipment proficiencySpeaking skillsPython familiarityC language familiarityAssembly language familiarityOrganizational skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree

Minimum of two years of hands-on industry experience in testing, analyzing and troubleshooting complex electronic circuitry

Detail-oriented person and enjoy board-level troubleshooting and tend to perform in-depth analysis

You see yourself as an excellent troubleshooter who gets to the root cause on a self-directed basis with minimal external guidance

Proficient with the fundamentals of analog and digital circuits

Proficient with test equipment used in electronics labs

Strong organizational, documentation, and speaking skills

Preferred

Familiarity with Python, C, or assembly languages

Experience with Advanced Test Equipment, O.S., and computer equipment

Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems

Benefits

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.

Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

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SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Founded in 1982

Pullman, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.selinc.com/

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