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$108k – $162k per year
Location
In office (Washington, Boise)
Seniority
Staff
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is an employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, that designs and manufactures protective relays, automation controllers, communications and cybersecurity products for electric power systems. Founded by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, who shipped the first digital protective relay, it has grown to more than 7,000 employees and serves utilities and industrial customers worldwide with products, engineering services and training. It hires power system protection engineers, software, firmware and hardware engineers, project engineers and managers, quality and compliance staff, sales and accounting roles.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

  • Collaborating in the generation of system specifications for new products and set long term product and process strategies.

  • Analyze, design, and develop sophisticated and robust enclosures, components, and assemblies. Performing tolerance studies, computer simulations, and other technical activities required to ensure product quality.

  • Conducts moderate to complex design reviews to demonstrate product robustness and manufacturability.

  • Write comprehensive analysis and test plans, executes test, reviews test results, and correlates test results with analysis for use at peer design reviews.

  • Prepare and maintain project notebooks and product documentation. Generate and maintain accurate bills of material

  • Provides and maintains accurate project plans. Manages and/or leads mechanical projects of moderate to high complexity. Coordinating engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing colleagues.

  • Mentor and direct the efforts of other Mechanical Engineers and technicians.

This job might be for you if:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 6+ years of combined experience in: Electromechanical packaging design, computer-aided design (preferably SolidWorks), electronic manufacturing techniques, heat transfer/electronics cooling

  • Strong emphasis on simulation/tool driven design and verification methods (FEA, CFD, ANSYS, etc.)

  • Strong knowledge of project management processes and procedures

  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related experience

  • Knowledge of one or more of the following: Industrial plastic, tool design, thermal modeling, IEC regulatory standards

  • Leadership experience or training.

Location: We would like to fill this position in Pullman, WA but are open to considering Boise, ID candidates.

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.

Salary Range Data:

We anticipate filling this position as a Lead Mechanical Engineer: $107,600 - $161,500 annually. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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 [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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