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As a Design Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Design and engineer low- and medium-voltage AC and DC circuit breakers. 

• Propose, estimate, plan, and execute high-quality work that meets or exceeds applicable standards, regulations, customer specifications, and requirements. 

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

• Consult with, mentor and train other engineers and colleagues in technical disciplines. 

• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. 

• Protect SEL Intellectual Property by writing patent and copyright applications. 

    Required Qualifications 

  United States citizenship  B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related or equivalent experience  5- 10+ years of work experience with the following:  -- AC and/or DC circuit breaker design and engineering  -- electric power systems practices and philosophies  -- statistical analysis and data analytic techniques  Expert experience with modeling and simulation software (Ansys, Solidworks, Matlab, Simulink, etc.)  Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities  Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment  Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills  Excellent technical training skills  Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time  Background check results satisfactory to SEL  Negative drug test result(s) 

  Preferred Qualifications 

• Successful experience with new product development and introduction, including testing, qualification, and manufacturing 

• Experience with military-grade environmental requirements (e.g., shock, vibration) 

• Understanding of power utility protection, control, automation, and communication schemes 

• Expert knowledge of power systems analysis, power system protection and power system stability 

• Demonstrated and recognized research record 

• Author of quality professional publications 

    Physical Requirements 

• Sit up to 8 hours a day 

• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better 

• Ability to communicate via telephone 

• Use computer keyboard device 

Location

Pullman, WA - SEL’s 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 401K 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 a Design Engineer $69,100 -$108,100.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and 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 careers@selinc.com .

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.