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Electrical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering LabsLewiston, ID

$115,300 - $170,400 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$115,300-$170,400/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

SEL's Magnetics Engineering team is expanding its capability to design, prototype, qualify, and release transformers and other magnetic components that uphold our standards for quality, reliability, and performance. As demand for new magnetic components grows, we are accelerating development and qualification efforts to support product innovation and manufacturing readiness.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Magnetics Engineering teams to develop new transformer designs, qualification methods, and advanced test solutions. In this role, you will help define transformer performance requirements, influence design decisions during product development, and improve engineering processes, tools, and test capabilities to increase efficiency and product quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Design, analyze, and validate magnetic components and electronic circuits to meet product requirements. Lead hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.

  2. Leads in the development of magnetic components, hardware and system level specifications.

  3. Develop and review test plans; execute or oversee testing; analyze results; and document findings for design reviews and project records.

  4. Develop and maintain accurate project plans, schedules, and labor estimates.

  5. Provides and maintains accurate project plans. Manages and/or leads hardware projects of moderate complexity. Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.

  6. Mentors and directs the efforts of associate engineers and technicians.

  7. Apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles in all work activities.

  8. Understand. Create. Simplify.

  9. Other duties as assigned. .

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Typically 6+ years of experience in at least 2 of the following areas:

    • Transformer, Inductor, or other coiled component design
    • Analog circuit design and simulation (e.g. LTSpice)
    • Digital design with microprocessors/microcontrollers or programmable logic
    • Power supply design
    • Statistical Analysis using JMP or similar software
    • Electromagnetic field simulation, timing analysis, or signal integrity analysis (e.g., Ansys)
    • Engineering analysis using Mathcad, MATLAB, or Python

Demonstrated ability to mentor others

Strong written, verbal, and technical documentation skills

Ability to learn new technologies and assume new responsibilities

Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership experience or training

Strong project management knowledge and skills

Knowledge of one or more of the following:

    • Transformer design
    • Switch Mode Power Supply design
    • Industrial controls
    • 3-phase and electric power systems
    • Electric utility telecommunications

Physical Requirements

None

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

New hires generally start between $115,300 - $170,400. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

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 careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $115,300 and $170,400 per year.
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Schweitzer Engineering Labs is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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