Embedded Systems Technician at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, Washington

Job Description:

Do you like solving hard problems? Do you enjoy collaborating and learning with people across multiple engineering disciplines? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an Embedded Systems Engineering Technician to work in our Power Systems Forensics department. In this role you will join a world-class cross functional team performing forensic analysis on protective relays. You will collaborate with software, firmware, hardware, mechanical and power engineers to troubleshoot and solve a diverse range of problems. Your analysis will influence future engineering decisions for protective relay platforms, furthering SEL's mission of making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.



As an Embedded Systems Technician a typical day might include the following:

• Work with mixed-discipline engineering teams to perform in-depth troubleshooting, reverse-engineering, and analysis of failures in protective relay platforms.
  
  


• With engineering support, perform/develop mixed-disciplinary tests (hardware emphasis) of varying complexity based on an existing and evolving knowledge of embedded systems, power systems, electronics and protective relay platforms.
  
  


• Own the communication of results and progress to product line owners, manufacturing and quality personnel via test reports, and established meetings.
  
  


• Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer. Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records.
  
  


• Design and assemble test fixtures and other components common to product development.
  
  

This job might be for you if:

• Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree.
  
  


• Minimum of two years of hands-on industry experience in testing, analyzing and troubleshooting complex electronic circuitry.
  
  


• Detail-oriented person and enjoy board-level troubleshooting and tend to perform in-depth analysis.
  
  


• You see yourself as an excellent troubleshooter who gets to the root cause on a self-directed basis with minimal external guidance.
  
  


• Proficient with the fundamentals of analog and digital circuits.
  
  


• Proficient with test equipment used in electronics labs.
  
  


• Strong organizational, documentation, and speaking skills.
  
  

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



Hardware Engineering Technician I $24.00- $34.75. Hardware Engineering Technician II $26.20 - $39.28. Senior Engineering Technician $29.25 - $45.67. (etc.) Our pay 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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