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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 10 hours ago

Associate Mechanical Engineer

Washington - Pullman

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$84K/yr - $124K/yr

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is a leading company in engineering solutions, and they are seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer. The role involves assisting in the design of mechanical components and assemblies, participating in finite element analysis, and contributing to documentation reviews and design improvements.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in designing mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, focusing on sheet metal and fabrication processes (laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, painting, mechanical assembly) under guidance

Support tolerance studies, design for manufacturability, and component selection

Participate in finite element analysis (FEA) for structural integrity and thermal performance with supervision

Learn and apply bottom-up design methodology to build accurate models and assemblies

Help generate and maintain Bills of Material (BOM) and provide labor and material estimates under direction

Contribute to documentation reviews, design improvements, and manufacturing process support

Assist in writing test plans, conducting design tests, and analyzing results

Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles

Understand. Create. Simplify

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

SolidWorksFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Sheet Metal DesignBasic Fabrication ProcessesProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Academic exposure to: SolidWorks or similar CAD tools, sheet metal design and basic fabrication processes, engineering principles and mechanics, materials and manufacturing fundamentals

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Ability to learn quickly and work cooperatively in a team environment

Background check and drug test results satisfactory to company standards

Preferred

Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA)

Familiarity with UL 50E, IEC 60529, and/or NEMA enclosure ratings is a plus

Experience selecting hardware components (hinges, latch systems)

Hands-on experience with SolidWorks beyond coursework

Exposure to environmental testing

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/

H1B Sponsorship

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