Lead Test Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our Test Engineer. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on the state of the art digital relays that protect and control the electrical power system then this position is for you!

As a Lead Test Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Evaluate new test technologies and methods.
  
• Determine Design for Test (DFT) specifications and coordinate with engineering staff on new product design.
  
• Design, develop, and maintain test strategies for new and existing products that meet corporate objectives.
  
• Train production testing staff in function, design, and maintenance of all testing processes on the production floor.
  
• Gather and analyze test data to improve test coverage and efficiencies.
  
• Follow SEL Values.
  
• Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.
  
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

This job might be for you if you have:

• BSEE or equivalent work experience
  
• Minimum of 2 years experience designing and developing production tests
  
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
  
• Experience with applicable programming languages
  
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
  
• Ability to work cooperatively in team environment
  
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
  
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
  
• Negative drug test result(s)
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in electronic design, manufacturing and testing
  
• Skill in design and construction of test fixtures
  
• Experience in writing test procedures and test documentation
  

Location Information:

Lake Zurich, IL- Located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, SEL's Fault Indicator and Sensor Division, provides a positive, professional environment where you can make a difference in how the industry views SEL products and solutions. The company's proximity to Chicago will allow you to enjoy all that the city has to offer, but its quieter, suburban location is ideal for those looking for a more relaxed place to live and work.

Pay Range:

Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. The salary range for this position is between $83,400.00 and $130,200.00 annually. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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 401K 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.
  

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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