Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Senior Hardware Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$160K — $200K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of related engineering or management experience.
  • Strong technical expertise in various engineering disciplines.
  • Proven track record in designing and supporting successful products or processes.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities with guidance from management.
  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills focused on employee development.
  • Ability to articulate general approaches and specific technical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Invent, analyze, and design innovative analog and digital systems.
  • Lead large, complex projects and participate in executive reviews.
  • Conduct hardware design reviews for product and circuit robustness.
  • Develop hardware and system specifications for complex applications.
  • Write and review test plans, supervise testing, and analyze results.
  • Mentor and coach engineers and technicians.
  • Engage in technical meetings, seminars, and conferences.

Benefits

  • 100% employee ownership with an ESOP and personal 401(k) options.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off: 10 holidays, 12+ days of vacation, and 9 sick days.
  • Support for employee development through STEM courses and tuition assistance.
  • Additional wellness benefits including fertility, adoption, and flexible spending options.
Full Job Description

As a Senior Hardware Engineer, a typical day might include the following: 

  • Inventing, analyzing and designing complex and innovative analog and digital systems to meet specifications.

  • Leading large projects of high technical complexity and participating in executive project review processes.

  • Leading hardware design design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.

  • Leading the development of hardware and system level specifications of products for highly complex applications.

  • Writing and reviewing complex test plans, executing or supervising testing, evaluating and reviewing test results for use in peer reviews and for project notebooks.

  • Providing mentorship and coaching to other engineers and technicians.

  • Participating in industry technical meetings, seminars and conferences.

  • Modeling, teaching and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

  • Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.

This job might be for you if have: 

  • A B.S. and/or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 10+ years of related of related engineering or management experience.

  • Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies.

  • Demonstrated ability to design, produce and support successful products/processes.

  • The ability to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from manager.

  • Excellent leadership and mentorship skills and a strong desire to develop employees and lead projects.

  • The ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems.

  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

  • The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

  • The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

You may be a stronger fit for this job if you have: 

  • Familiarity with power utility practices.

  • Strong project management knowledge and skills.

  • Supervisory experience or training.

Location: Boise, ID

This position is 100% on-site in Boise, ID. Boise is the capitol of the gem state (Idaho), located on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You will enjoy local restaurants in a vibrant downtown full of small businesses, easy access to mountain foothills and 190 miles of trails. The city is also home to great schools and universities including Boise State University. Boise has been ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities, making it a great place to live and work.

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: Senior Engineer $160,600 - $200,000 annually.

We are open to candidates with more experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level.We base our starting pay offer job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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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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