As a Process Engineer on the Inspection System team, you will help define and support the inspection technologies used across SEL's manufacturing operations. Rather than supporting a single product or process area, you will specify, validate, and continuously improve SPI, AOI, and AXI systems deployed across multiple factories and product families. This role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, clear acceptance criteria, and strong supplier collaboration. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure inspection systems are robust, measurable, and aligned with real manufacturing risk. This work helps establish inspection standards that support SEL's long-term reliability and quality commitments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Provide engineering support in multiple areas of manufacturing.
2. Specify, develop, justify, implement, and sustain assembly equipment and materials.
3. Improve quality, yield, efficiency, and capacity of processes in accordance with strategic objectives.
4. Apply statistical problem solving to identify root cause, evaluate new equipment and processes and process improvement activities.
5. Interpret results and provide recommendations to management.
6. Keep abreast of new developments in equipment, industry standards, be practices, and developments in assembly processes.
7. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
8. Understand. Create. Simplify.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsB.S. in Engineering
Two years' experience in process development in a related world class manufacturing company
Ability to lead a cross functional team
Ability to influence others and reach consensus
Project management experience
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Knowledge of statistics as applied to process capability measurements
Effective writing, documentation, and speaking skills
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 QualificationsThorough understanding of the materials used in the industry
Physical RequirementsNone
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:
$97,700-$144,400 per year for the Process Engineer position
$84,200-$124,500 per year for the Associate Process Engineer positionOur 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.
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.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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