Mechanical Engineer at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, Washington

Job Description:

As a Mechanical Engineer, a typical day might include the following:


Perform the following Mechanical Engineering functions in coordination with or under the direction of Mechanical Engineers:


-- Mechanism design


-- Thermal analysis and design


-- Mechanical shock and vibration testing and analysis


-- Prototyping and first article inspections of new products


-- Assembly design


-- Design for manufacturability/assembly
-- Plastic, metal, and composite part design


-- Component selection and specification


-- Improvement of existing products


-- Tolerance studies


Work with a small, cross-disciplinary team
Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors.


Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials. Provide accurate labor and material estimates under supervision.


Review and support documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.


Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results.


Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.


Communicate and collaborate with customers using verbal discussion, written correspondence, teleconferences, technical reports, papers, presentations, and product documentation.



Required Qualifications


US Citizenship Required


B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Education/experience in the following areas:
-- Heat transfer
-- Computer-aided design, SolidWorks preferred
-- Material selection


-- Mechanics
-- Part and assembly design
Problem solving skills
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
Education/experience in the following areas:


-- Dynamics


-- Mechanical energy storage & transfer
-- Electronics heat transfer/cooling


-- Thermal and fluid dynamics modeling and simulation using ANSYS (or other finite element analysis software)


-- Industrial plastics and composites


-- Industrial manufacturing processes (welding, machining, injection molding, etc)


-- Writing system-level test plans, conducting design tests, and review results


-- SolidWorks modelling and simulation


-- Electromechanical packaging design
-- Electronic manufacturing techniques


-- Environmental testing


-- Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills


-- Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures



Location




Pullman, WA- SEL's 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 401K 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 Mechanical Engineer $69,100 -$108,100.


We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.



Communication with Applicants



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