Engineering Manager II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories scores B on the Alion truth index.
As an Engineering Manager II within Process Engineering, you will lead and grow a team of Engineers, Technicians, and Specialists responsible for continuously improving the performance of SEL’s through-hole solder process area.
SEL through-hole PCBA manufacturing leverages a mix of wave and selective solder technologies. This position acts as the Engineering Process Owner for both processes and is responsible for identifying and deploying the appropriate systems for each line and product application and continuously improving them using SEL quality tools. This position will oversee these processes in Pullman, Lewiston, West Lafayette, Nampa, Post Falls, and potentially other future locations depending on company needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Leads on discipline/technology/process, keeping cost, schedule, and performance objectives in mind.
2. Assists portfolio planning and long-term strategy.
3. Performs management activities to attract, hire, supervise, and develop individual contributors to meet the goals of the group.
4. Participates at external meetings and presents at large internal meetings/forums.
5. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
6. Understand. Create. Simplify.
7. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Materials Science or Engineering field or equivalent combination of education/experience
10+ years of related engineering or management experience
Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies
Demonstrated ability to design/produce/support successful products/processes
Ability to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from manager
Strong desire to develop employees and lead projects
Ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems
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
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Master’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or Business
Experience in PCB or PCBA manufacturing, especially through-hole soldering
Physical Requirements
None
Location
Pullman, WA or Lewiston, ID through 2027, then flexible to any SEL electronic device factory location (Pullman, Lewiston, West Lafayette, Nampa, Post Falls, etc.)
Travel
Up to 25% to provide support to remote (domestic) employees and factories and to visit with equipment and material suppliers in the U.S. and Germany.
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 -$155,100 - $232,700
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 the Engineering Manager II level, 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.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.