Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a Hardware Engineering Technician working in our research and development division. This technician will be testing proto units and boards with a chance to perform investigative troubleshooting to the component level. If this sounds like you, please apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Perform basic electronic hardware tests in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
2. Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer or experienced technician. Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records.
3. Assist engineers in the evaluation of new electronic components.
4. Assemble test fixtures, load banks, and other components common to product development.
5. Provide support to engineering staff as needed.
6. Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) of modest complexity under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree
Working knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
Familiarity with modern test equipment
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Troubleshooting to the component level
Familiarity with the Python language and scripting
Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems
Working knowledge of IT equipment (Ethernet switches, TCP/IP address setup)
Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems
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.
$40.50 - $59.50 per hour. Our salary 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.
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