Manufacturing Engineering Technician I
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Lewiston, ID
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in Lewiston, ID. You’ll combine technical problem-solving, process analysis, and hands-on collaboration to improve safety, quality, productivity, and the overall manufacturing experience.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Idaho: typical posted base $136k–$162k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 11 manufacturing engineer openings in Idaho, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Idaho plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 10 other live manufacturing postings in Idaho.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $136k–$162k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 64%
- ✓ Team leadership 55%
- Lean 36%
- Root cause 36%
- Automation 36%
- ✓ New product launch 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
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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?
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This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Lewiston
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Full description from Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
- ✓Lift, push, pull and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 35 pounds occasionally
- ✓Reach, bend, twist
- ✓Sit and stand for at least 8 hours
- ✓Vision correctable to 20/30 or better and ability to differentiate colors
- ✓Proficient in the use of computer keyboard devices
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Manufacturing Engineering team within the Manufacturing Division as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician I (MfET) in Lewiston, ID.
In this role you will focus on supporting production, new product introduction, and process improvement initiatives across our manufacturing operations. You’ll combine technical problem-solving, process analysis, and hands-on collaboration to improve safety, quality, productivity, and the overall manufacturing experience.
A typical day as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician (MfET) might include:
- •Working side by side with operators and engineers to uncover opportunities related to safety, ergonomics, quality, lead time, and dignity of work.
- •Understanding product flow, identifying sources of waste, and helping design practical, effective solutions, you’ll play a key role in continuously improving how our products are made.
This job might be for you if
- •You have a technical degree or equivalent hands-on engineering and manufacturing experience.
- •You have a strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and a passion for improvement.
- •You enjoy solving technical problems using data, analysis, and structured problem-solving methods.
- •You have experience with manufacturing processes, quality systems, continuous improvement, or mechanical design.
- •You are comfortable working with engineering drawings, technical documentation, and manufacturing tools.
- •You can manage projects, prioritize work, and drive results in a team environment.
- •You communicate effectively and collaborate well across functions.
- •You are mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and grow.
It is a plus if you have
- +Strong process analysis and improvement experience.
- +Have worked with a wide variety of manufacturing technologies such as collaborative robotics, laser engraving, ultrasonic welding, etc.
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About our team
The Manufacturing Engineering team partners with our Research and Development and Manufacturing facilities to design and manufacture new products. Working closely with manufacturing engineers, assemblers, and supervisors, we develop products and processes tailored to the unique needs of each production environment. Our projects span a wide range of complexity, from simple changes to existing products to brand-new cutting-edge technologies that will disrupt the electrical protection industry.
About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.
Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.
Location: Lewiston, ID – This position is located in Lewiston, ID 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: $31.00 - $46.00 per hour
Manufacturing Engineering Technician I: $31.00 - $46.00 per hour
Manufacturing Engineering Technician II: $33.00 - $50.00 per hour
Manufacturing Engineering Technician III: $39.00 - $59.00 per hour
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 .