Senior Engineering Technician
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Nampa, ID
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in Nampa, ID.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- 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 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Idaho: typical posted base $143k–$215k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 8 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 7 other live manufacturing postings in Idaho.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 75%
- ✓ Team leadership 63%
- Lean 38%
- Root cause 25%
- Welding 25%
- Six Sigma 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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?
- 4
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This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Nampa
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- Process Engineering Technician I · Process
- Lead Quality Engineer · Quality · Manager
- Process & Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
1. Perform functional and type tests requiring a comprehensive knowledge of electronics hardware and software with little supervision.
2. Create and oversee engineering development test plans.
3. Design and build engineering prototypes and test fixtures. Document construction and maintain pertinent engineering records.
4. Ensure laboratories are adequately equipped and properly maintained. Conduct laboratory reviews and recommend equipment purchases.
5. Train technicians and engineers on test setup and execution.
6. Participate in engineering design reviews.
7. Process Engineering Changes Orders (ECOs) of moderate complexity.
8. Document laboratory procedures.
9. Understand. Create. Simplify.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree
Minimum of ten years experience testing and analyzing complex electronic circuitry
Proficient with modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
Proficient with modern test equipment
Working knowledge of IEEE, IEC, and SEL test standards
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new
responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with C and assembly languages
Experience with O.S. and computer equipment
Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems
Physical
Requirements
None
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.
Location – Nampa, ID
Located in the heart of Idaho's Treasure Valley, Nampa offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, a strong sense of community, and a growing economy. Residents enjoy nearby lakes, rivers, mountains, and year round outdoor activities while benefiting from the amenities of the greater Boise metropolitan area.
Travel
Must be willing and able to travel to SEL manufacturing facilities in Pullman, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho for training, process familiarization, and relationship building.
Pay Range Data - $43.33-$65.62
Communication with Applicants
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