Hardware Engineering Technician - Controllers and Computing Systems
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Pullman, WA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in Pullman, WA.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $100k–$131k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 74%
- Root cause 52%
- Lean 41%
- ✓ Automation 33%
- New product launch 30%
- SolidWorks 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman
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Full description from Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
- ◆Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- ◆Background check results satisfactory to SEL
- ◆Negative drug test result(s)
Requirements
- ✓None
Location
Pullman, WA - 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.
- ✓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.
Pay Range Data
We anticipate filling this position as a Hardware Engineering Technician $ 32.88 - 48.60 per hour. 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 .
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeking a Hardware Engineering Technician working in our R&D Automation Hardware group. This position will include testing proto type units and boards, troubleshooting existing equipment systems and boards and System level compliance scans. If you are interested in computer or controller hardware please apply.
As a Hardware Engineering Technician, a typical day might include the following:
- •Perform basic electronic hardware tests in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
- •Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer or experienced technician. Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records.
- •Assist engineers in the evaluation of new electronic components.
- •Assemble test fixtures, load banks, and other components common to product development.
- •Provide support to engineering staff as needed.
- •Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) of modest complexity under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
- •Understand. Create. Simplify.
- •Other duties as assigned.
This job might be for you if
- •Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree
- •Working knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
- •Familiarity with modern test equipment
- •Familiarity with PLC and setting up or building computers
- •Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- •Ability to learn new skills and assume new
It is a plus if you have
- +Familiarity with C and assembly languages
- +Experience with O.S. and computer equipment
- +Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems
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