Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Manufacturing team as a Process Engineering Technician I in Lewiston, Idaho.
SHIFT: Weekend Days, (Fri-Mon, 4:30am to 3:00pm) Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Provide immediate technical support to manufacturing and clarify production process specification requirements to ensure accurate and efficient production.
- Assist in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Document, modify, and maintain manufacturing related procedures.
- Manage the procurement of assembly process tools.
- Train operators and support staff as needed.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
- Understand. Create. Simplify.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications- Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with the manufacturing equipment relevant to the role
- Basic computer skills including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, SQL)
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Background check results satisfactory to SEL
- Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications- Experience troubleshooting process and machinery problems
- Experience writing and/or conducting Design of Experiments
- Experience programming and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment and machinery
- Experience preparing materials cross-sections for microscopic analysis
- Working knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics
Physical Requirements- Lift and maneuver 40 pounds
- Pull weight from high/low shelves
- Reach
- Bend
- Grip
- Twist
- Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours
- Fine finger dexterity
Lewiston, ID - This position is located 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.
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 - $32.88 - $48.60 per hour (plus weekend differential: $3.00/hr)We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at a level 1, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
Level I: $32.88 - $48.60 per hour
Level II: $35.83 - $52.94 per hour
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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