Product Engineer

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Research and Development team as a Product Engineer in Pullman, WA.

As Product Engineer, you will support the Blueframe DMA product line with a focus on custom integration solutions that extend device and data support. This role works closely with customers, product management, and development teams to define integration requirements, validate solutions, and ensure successful deployment within electric utility and industrial automation environments. Knowledge of software development principles, scripting, databases, and power system integration solutions is beneficial.

A typical day as a Product Engineer might include

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of specific product line(s), product applications, competition, and markets. Analyze competitor products and prepare technical product comparison reports.
• Serve as primary technical contact to sales, marketing, operations, and others as required for in-service product support.
• Participate in specifying product requirements, and work closely with Product Managers to ensure product features and functionality meet the customer/market needs.
• Work with development engineers and product managers to prioritize development activities to meet customer needs while accomplishing objectives.
• Prepare product documentation including data sheets, flyers, instruction manuals, guideform specifications, release notes, and service bulletins.
• Perform product validation testing and approve validation results.
• Participate in industry technical meetings and conferences. Prepare and present technical product presentations.
• Maintain an end user system operational understanding of how specific technology families are used and have a clear understanding of the functional priority.
• Assist with developing and creating concept documents or drawings associated with new product ideas to be developed within R&D.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
• 2+ years of working knowledge of electric power or industrial system integration and automation practices and philosophies
• 2+ years of technical marketing experience
• Excellent technical and marketing presentation and writing skills
• Knowledge of product life cycle planning and market positioning
• Willing to travel up to 25%
• 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)

It is a plus if you have

• Project management and/or project technical leadership
• Experience with electric utility relays and telecommunications
• Experience with software development, programming, or database technologies.
• Specifying graphical user interface

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

• SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.
• Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Location - Pullman, WA

• This position is located in Pullman, WA.
• Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life.
• Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests.
• Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Pay and benefits

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 - $88,400 - $132,700 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Product Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

• Associate Product Engineer: $82,000 - $122,900 annually
• Product Engineer: $88,400 - $132,700 annually
• Lead Product Engineer: $96,000 - $144,000 annually
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.