Associate Mechanical Engineer

Note: US Citizenship Required

A typical day might include the following:
1. Perform the following Mechanical Engineering functions under the direction of Mechanical Engineers:

-- Mechanism design


-- Thermal analysis and design


-- Mechanical shock and vibration testing and analysis


-- Prototyping and first article inspections of new products


-- Assembly design


-- Design for manufacturability/assembly
-- Plastic, metal, and composite part design


-- Component selection and specification


-- Improvement of existing products


-- Tolerance studies
2. Qualify and monitor component and custom part vendors.

3. Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials. Provide accurate labor and material estimates under supervision.

4. Review and support documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.

5. Write test plans, conduct design tests, and review results.

6. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.

7. Communicate and collaborate with customers using verbal discussion, written correspondence, teleconferences, technical reports, papers, presentations, and product documentation.


Required Qualifications:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Education/experience in the following areas:
-- Heat transfer
-- Computer-aided design
-- Materials and mechanics
-- Part and assembly design
Problem solving 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 Qualifications:
Education/experience in the following areas:
-- Electromechanical packaging design
-- Industrial manufacturing processes (welding, machining, injection molding, etc.)
-- SolidWorks modelling and simulation

-- FEA/CFD simulation using ANSYS (or other finite element analysis software)

-- Writing procedures and system-level test plans

-- Design of experiments and results data analysis/statistics

Location

Pullman, WA - SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington 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

We anticipate filling this position as an Associate Mechanical Engineer $84,000 - $124,000. Our 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.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.