The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster.
The transformers we make are at the heart of the operation of our protective relays, or are the first components inside the unit to see energy from the power grid. We are redesigning these transformers like no one has before to make them better than ever before.
Join our dynamic, rapidly growing Magnetics Engineering department inside the Vertical Integration division where you will learn about transformers, inductors, and the materials and processes to produce them! You can work for a large and growing, successful, employee-owned company in a small team environment where you will enjoy a wide variety of responsibilities. We are part Research and Development and part Manufacturing, involved in designing and qualifying components for use in SEL products, and directly supporting the production team making these components.
Primary areas of focus are:
Design or redesign transformers and other components with a focus on manufacturability and automated production.
Assist with component qualification plans and testing, including mechanical and environmental tests.
Design production tooling, fixturing and assist with production process development.
Provide manufacturing support, including machine programming, troubleshooting, guidance on product quality, and equipment selection and deployment.
As a Mechanical Engineer, a typical day will include the following:
1. Perform the following mechanical engineering functions:
-- assembly design
-- plastic and metal part design
-- tolerance studies
-- design for manufacturability/assembly
-- component selection and specification
-- thermal analysis and design
-- mechanical shock and vibration analysis
2. Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors.
3. Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material. Provide accurate labor and material estimates.
4. Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.
5. Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results.
6. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.
7. Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate ME’s.
8. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
9. Understand. Create. Simplify.
10. Other duties as assigned.
This job might be for you if you have:
1. B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
2. 2+ years’ experience in three or more of the following areas:
-- electromechanical packaging design
-- heat transfer
-- materials and processes
-- mechanics
-- computer-aided design
-- electronic manufacturing techniques
3. Strong problem solving skills
4. Strong project management experience
5. Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
6. Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
7. Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
8. Background check results satisfactory to SEL
9. Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications:
1. 2+ years SolidWorks experience
2. Environmental testing experience
3. Industrial plastics
4. Thermal modelling
5. Finite Element Analysis
Location Information:
Lewiston, ID- This position is located at SEL’s state of the art manufacturing facility in Lewiston, ID 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.
Pay Range Data:
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Salary range for position is $69,100 - $108,100. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
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.
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.