Hardware Engineer

About the role

SEL makes embedded devices used in the power grid and critical infrastructure, which prevent blackouts, control processes and communicate critical information. As a Hardware Engineer in Research and Development, you will specify, design and test these devices and support them over the long lifetime of SEL products, in the same place where they are manufactured. The position is based in Pullman, WA.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze, design and develop conventional analog and digital circuits, and conduct moderate to complex design reviews to show product and circuit robustness.
• Develop hardware specifications and prepare system-level specifications.
• Write and analyze test plans, run tests and evaluate results for peer design reviews and project notebooks.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation such as data sheets, instruction manuals, project notebooks and design and test documentation.
• Maintain accurate project plans and manage or lead hardware projects of moderate complexity.
• Coordinate engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.

Required profile

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically 5+ years of experience in one or more of the listed areas.

Required skills

• Digital and/or analog circuit design
• Signal integrity
• SGMII, USB 3.0, PCIe, DisplayPort, LVDS
• Point of load supplies, analog/digital inputs and outputs
• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Components and packaging, component derating, thermal management, PCB planning, system design

What we offer

• Pay range of $97,740 - $144,460 per year, depending on experience and skills.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options.
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance and engineering development programs.