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Hardware Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.WA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 18 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$32 - $48/hr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform basic electronic hardware tests in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
  • Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer or experienced technician.
  • Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records. Assist engineers in the evaluation of new electronic components.
  • Assemble test fixtures, load banks, and other components common to product development.
  • Provide support to engineering staff as needed.
  • Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) of modest complexity under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
  • Understand. Create. Simplify.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree
  • Working knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
  • Familiarity with modern test equipment
  • 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
  • Familiarity with C and assembly languages
  • Experience with O.S. and computer equipment
  • Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems

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 Information:

$32.00 - $48.00 per hour. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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