Lead Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join its Research and Development Division. You will lead the design, development, testing and delivery of complex electromechanical products, manage engineering projects and mentor team members toward innovative, reliable and manufacturable solutions. The position is based in Pullman, WA, though Boise, ID candidates are also considered.

Key responsibilities

• Generate system specifications for new products and define long-term product and process strategies
• Analyze, design and develop enclosures, components and assemblies, including tolerance studies and computer simulations
• Run moderate to complex design reviews and write analysis and test plans, execute tests and correlate results with analysis
• Maintain project notebooks, product documentation and bills of materials, and keep accurate project plans
• Manage and lead mechanical projects of moderate to high complexity, coordinating with purchasing and manufacturing
• Mentor and direct other mechanical engineers and technicians

Required profile

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
• 6+ years of combined experience in electromechanical packaging design, CAD (preferably SolidWorks), electronic manufacturing techniques and heat transfer/electronics cooling
• Strong emphasis on simulation and tool-driven design and verification (FEA, CFD, ANSYS)
• Strong knowledge of project management processes and strong writing, documentation and speaking skills
• Preferred: M.S. degree, knowledge of industrial plastics, tool design, thermal modeling or IEC standards, and leadership experience

What we offer

• Salary range of $107,600 - $161,500 annually
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus retirement options including an ESOP and 401(k)
• 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs