Mechanical Engineering Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Nampa, ID

Level: Engineer
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in Nampa, ID. A mix of hands-on design work, problem-solving, and working directly with your customers.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required
Tools it names: DOE, SolidWorks
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 422 other live reliability postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 52%
Team leadership 31%
Automation 26%
FMEA 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageTraining program

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Nampa

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responsibilities

◆You work well in team environments
◆You must pass a background check and drug test per SEL

Requirements

✓Lift, push, pull and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 35 pounds occasionally
✓Sit and stand for at least 8 hours
✓Vision correctable to 20/30 or better
✓Ability to differentiate color
✓Proficient in the use of computer keyboard devices
✓Reach, Bend, Twist

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: Nampa, ID – This position is located in Nampa, ID. You will enjoy a thriving community with a family-friendly atmosphere, affordable living, and convenient access to the amenities of the greater Boise metropolitan area. With nearby outdoor recreation, including rivers, lakes, mountains, and miles of trails Nampa also has excellent schools, local events, and a growing economy that makes it a great place to live and work.

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

Mechanical Engineering Technician I: $31.00 - $46.00 per hour

Mechanical Engineering Technician II: $33.00 - $50.00 per hour

Mechanical 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 .

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SEL is looking for a people-oriented Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our Product Support and Development - Mechanical team in our Manufacturing Division in Nampa, Idaho. Our team develops and integrates mechanical solutions for our manufacturing facilities that enable us to build our products in a safer, more reliable, or more economical way.

A typical day as a Mechanical Engineering Technician might include

•A mix of hands-on design work, problem-solving, and working directly with your customers.
•Collaborating on everything from problem statement creation to solution integration and closing out the projects.
•Primarily assisting in the development of mechanical solutions that make our production environment safer, more reliable, and more economical.
•Using mechanical assemblies, occasional basic pneumatics and electronics, SolidWorks analysis methods, and various materials and manufacturing methods to turn concepts into engineered realities.
•CAD work - whether you're building new designs or tweaking existing ones. Our solutions will be brought to life on the production floor so making sure they actually work in the real world is huge.
•Being involved in design reviews and giving/receiving feedback.
•Contributing to projects as part of a small agile team, delivering results on time and within budget while also developing your skillsets and supporting production staff to grow theirs as well.

This job might be for you if

•You have a 2-year+ technical degree or the equivalent combination of training and work experience
•You have competence with applied physics, geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometry
•You have CAD experience
•You have approximately 2+ years of experience in three or more of the following areas:
•Mechanical design and analysis
•Materials and processes
•Mechanics
•Manufacturing engineering
•Electronic manufacturing techniques
•You have strong problem-solving skills
•You have clear and effective communication skills—written, verbal, and documentation
•You are quick to learn new skills and open to taking on new

It is a plus if you have

+Worked with a wide variety of mechanical solutions or designed and deployed some already
+Experience supporting design, or general engineering in a manufacturing environment
+Written or run Design of Experiments

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