Field Service Technician (Electronics/Electrical Engineering)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), a company of innovators, inventors, and problem solvers, to continue building the most innovative and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. SEL products are embedded in power grids around the world. Our devices prevent blackouts and improve power system safety and reliability. As part of our commitment to designing and manufacturing reliable, high-quality products, we research, design, build, test, distribute, teach, and support each of our technologies. We are proud to offer the best product warranty and customer support to the electric power industry.

As a Field Service Electronics Technician, you'll troubleshoot, repair, and test repairs at customer sites in our Mobile Product Hospital team. You'll work alongside other technicians and engineers to get to root cause of complex problems while instilling trust with our customers! As a Field Service Electronics Technician, a typical day might include the following:

• Test, repair, convert, and troubleshoot problems of high complexity to the component level on SEL products.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and products to ensure product quality and integrity.
• Provide basic troubleshooting training to junior department personnel.
• Partner with other divisions to satisfy the needs of our customers.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a two-year electronic engineering technology degree or equivalent.
• You have a strong understanding of analog, digital, and microprocessor-based electronics.
• You are willing to travel for up to 75% of the time.
• You enjoy working in an electronics lab work environment.
• You enjoy solving complex problems alongside your team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years' experience in electronic design, manufacturing, or testing.
• Working knowledge of structured programming.
• Process improvement experience.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, pull and maneuver up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Sit and stand for at least 8 hours.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better.
• Ability to differentiate color.
• Use of computer keyboard devices.
• Reach, bend, and twist

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.