Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$97K — $144K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in digital/analog circuit design or related areas
  • Experience with SGMII, USB 3.0, PCIE, DisplayPort, LVDS
  • Familiarity with electromagnetic compatibility and thermal management
  • Understanding of PCB planning and system design

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, and develop analog and digital circuits
  • Conduct design reviews to ensure product robustness
  • Develop and prepare hardware specifications and system level specs
  • Write, analyze, and execute test plans; evaluate results
  • Maintain product documentation and project plans
  • Manage and coordinate hardware projects with purchasing and manufacturing

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned with an employer-funded stock ownership plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 10 paid holidays and 12 days of vacation starting out
  • Annual paid sick leave and family medical leave at 90% pay
  • Support for employee growth via STEM courses and tuition assistance
Full Job Description
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid and critical infrastructure. They prevent blackouts, control processes, and reliably communicate critical information. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they monitor infrastructure to prevent outages and record critical data to inform decisions; and they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication.

SEL products and technologies are critical for the safe, reliable operation of power systems and critical infrastructure around the world, so our products are built with the highest-quality components in SEL facilities by SEL employees. As a Hardware Engineer in Research and Development, you'll specify, design, and test these devices and support them over the long lifetime of SEL products in the same place where those products are manufactured.

As a Hardware Engineer a typical day might include the following:
  • Analyzes, designs, and develops conventional analog and digital circuits. Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
  • Develops hardware specifications and prepares system level specifications.
  • Writes and analyzes test plans, executes tests and evaluates test results for use at peer design reviews and project notebooks.
  • Prepares and maintains product documentation, including data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks, design and test documentation.
  • Provides and maintains accurate project plans. Manages and/or leads hardware projects of moderate complexity. Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.


This job might be for you if:

You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typically 5+ years of experience in a selection of these or related areas:

-- Digital and/or Analog Circuit Design

-- Signal integrity

-- SGMII, USB 3.0, PCIE, DisplayPort, LVDS

-- Point of Load Supplies

-- Analog Inputs, Analog Outputs, Digital Inputs, Digital Outputs

-- Electromagnetic Compatibility

-- Components and Packaging

-- Component derating

-- Thermal management

-- PCB planning

-- System Design

Location:

Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

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 Data

We anticipate filling this position as a Hardware Engineer $97,740 - $144,460 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].

About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
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