As a Mechanical/Automation Engineer, a typical day will include the following: 

Perform the following mechanical engineering functions: 

a. Design: plastic, sheet metal, machined component, component selection, assembly, etc. 

b. Analysis: tolerance, stress, fatigue, thermal, FMEA, etc. 

c. DFM: Design review & feedback 

Solution Integration: Deliver and implement designs/solutions on the production floor 

Qualify, integrate, and monitor automation implementations. 

Create detailed designs and prepare CAD data, coordinate changes to existing designs. 

Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Material.  

Provide accurate labor and material estimates. 

Write and/or conduct experiments. 

Write and maintain accurate project notebooks, system documentation, and work instructions. 

Participate in system specifications, system design, and design reviews. 

Manage a technical team for project(s) delivering solutions within schedule and budget constraints. 

Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles. 

Understand. Create. Simplify. 

Other duties as assigned. 

This role might be for you if you have:  

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

4+ years of experience in three or more of the following areas: 

a. automation integration 

b. materials and processes 

c. mechanics 

d. computer-aided design 

e. electronic manufacturing techniques 

Strong problem-solving skills 

Strong project management experience 

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) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Small team leadership experience 

Working knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics, PLC programming, and vision systems 

Experience programming and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment and machinery. 

Experience providing design, automation, or general engineering support in a manufacturing environment. 

Experience writing and/or conducting Design of Experiments 

Location: 

Lewiston, ID- This position is located in Lewiston, ID 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. 

Pay Range Information:  

The range for this role is $88,600 – $108,100 annually. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. 

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.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.