Process Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Nampa, ID
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $89k–$134k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
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An engineer-level process role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in Nampa, ID. You will help define and support the inspection technologies used across SEL’s manufacturing operations.
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- Base pay
- $89k–$134k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Nampa
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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.
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Manufacturing Operations team as a Process Engineer in Nampa, Idaho. If you are looking to grow your career and are motivated by solving meaningful problems, we encourage you to apply today!
As a Process Engineer on the Inspection System team, you will help define and support the inspection technologies used across SEL’s manufacturing operations. Rather than supporting a single product or process area, you will specify, validate, and continuously improve SPI, AOI, and AXI systems deployed across multiple factories and product families.
This role emphasizes data‑driven decision‑making, clear acceptance criteria, and strong supplier collaboration. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure inspection systems are robust, measurable, and aligned with real manufacturing risk. This work helps establish inspection standards that support SEL’s long‑term reliability and quality commitments.
A typical day as a Process Engineer might include
- •Providing engineering support in multiple areas of manufacturing.
- •Specifying, developing, justifying, implementing, and sustaining assembly equipment and materials.
- •Improving quality, yield, efficiency, and capacity of processes in accordance with strategic objectives.
- •Applying statistical problem solving to identify root causes.
- •Evaluating new equipment and processes and process improvement activities.
- •Interpreting results and providing recommendations to management.
- •Keeping abreast of new developments in equipment, industry standards, best practices, and developments in assembly processes.
- •Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
This job might be for you if
- •You have a B.S. in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- •You have two years' experience in process development in a related world class manufacturing company.
- •You can lead a cross functional team.
- •You can influence others and reach consensus.
- •You have project management experience.
- •You have knowledge of statistics as applied to process capability measurements.
- •You have effective writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
- •You can work cooperatively in a team environment.
- •You have background check results satisfactory to SEL.
- •You have negative drug test result(s).
It is a plus if you have
- +Thorough understanding of the materials used in the industry.
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Location
Nampa, ID – This position is located in Nampa, ID, in the heart of the Treasure Valley. Enjoy a thriving community with a family-friendly atmosphere, affordable living, and convenient access to the amenities of the greater Boise metropolitan area. Residents benefit from nearby outdoor recreation, including rivers, lakes, mountains, and miles of trails, as well as excellent schools, local events, and a growing economy that makes Nampa 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: $89,400 - $134,100 annually
Associate Process Engineer: $82,000 – $122,900 annually
Process Engineer: $89,400 - $134,100 annually
Lead Process Engineer: $107,600 – $161,500 annually
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