MechanicalRobotics Engineering Technician I

SEL is looking for a people-oriented Mechanical/Robotics Engineering Technician to join our Product Support and Development - Mechanical team in our Manufacturing Division. Our team develops and integrates mechanical and robotic solutions for our manufacturing facilities that enable us to build our products in a safer more reliable or more economical way.

As a technician in this role day-to-day is a mix of hands-on design work problem-solving and working directly with your customers. Youll collaborate on everything from problem statement creation to solution integration and closing out theprojects. Youll primarily be assisting in the development of automation solutions that make our production environments safer more reliable and more economical. Youll use tools like collaborative/industrial robotics end-of-arm tooling computer vision tools and self-developed mechanical tools/fixtures. CAD work is a regular thing whether youre building new designs or tweaking existing ones.

Our solutions will be brought to life on the production floor so making sure they actually work in the real world is huge. Design quality and collaboration are a big part of our day so expect to be involved in design reviews and giving/receiving feedback. While you contribute to projects as part of a small agile team youll be focused on delivering results on time and within budget while also developing your skillsets and supporting production staff to grow theirs as well.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree or the equivalent combination of training and work experience
  • Competence with applied physics geometry algebra and basic trigonometry
  • CAD experience
• Approximately 2 years of experience in three or more of the following areas:
  • Automation integration
  • Materials and processes
  • Mechanics
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Electronic manufacturing techniques

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective communication skillswritten verbal and documentation
• Quick to learn new skills and open to taking on new responsibilities
• Works well in team environments
• Must pass a background check and drug test per SEL requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

If youve worked with robotics especially Universal Robots Cobots and vision systems thats a big plus. Experience supporting design automation or general engineering in a manufacturing setting is highly valuable. And if youve written or run Design of Experiments before even better.

Location(s): (Will work from both locations about 45 min apart)

• Pullman WAThis position is located inPullman WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings no traffic hassles and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains rivers and forests. Plus benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

• Lewiston IDThis position is located in Lewiston ID where youll 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.

• Were 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 -$35.38 - $51.10 per hour

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: $35.38 $51.10 per hour

Level II: $38.33 $55.44 per hour

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.