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Mechanical Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Pullman, WA · Posted October 6, 2026

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Note: US Citizenship Required

What You'll Do:

1. Act as a technical lead for the following mechanical engineering functions:

Assembly design

Plastic and metal part design

Tolerance studies

Design for manufacturability/assembly

Component selection and specification

Thermal analysis and design

Mechanical shock and vibration analysis

Improving existing products

2. Direct the efforts of Engineers or Technicians; coordinate engineering activities with Purchasing and Manufacturing.

3. Execute hardware projects of high complexity.

4. Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material. Provide accurate labor and material estimates.

5. Review, support, approve and provide recommendations for improvements to documentation, mechanical designs, and manufacturing process design.

6. Write comprehensive test plans, conduct detailed design validation tests and review results.

7. Maintain current and accurate project notebooks.

8. Mentor ME Interns, Designers, and Associate MEs, and MEs

Required Qualifications

B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

6+ years’ experience in:

Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferred

Electronic manufacturing techniques

Technical expertise in two or more of the following areas:

Heat transfer/electronics cooling

Material selection and fabrication technologies

Design for manufacturability

Mechanics

Electromechanical packaging design

Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures

Demonstrated leadership and 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

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of one or more of the following:

Industrial plastics

Thermal modeling

Finite element analysis

Tool design

2+ years SolidWorks experience

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.

Salary Range Data

We anticipate filling this position as a Mechanical Engineer: $89,000 - $134,000. 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.

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.