Hardware Design Engineer

About the JobSEL's Protection Systems group is looking for a Hardware Engineer to join our team. We develop the hardware platforms for SEL's world class protective relay products that are used in critical infrastructure applications such as power system protection and industrial automation and control. Our quality products are designed to operate reliably in harsh environments for decades to come.SEL is an employee-owned company and we are committed to fostering a healthy, vibrant workplace for all employees. Our hardware engineers work together in multi-discipline, self-directed product development teams and are encouraged to use their engineering skills, creativity, and problem-solving spirit to get the job done. Our goal is to make coming to work fun, challenging, and rewarding while supporting personal development and work-life balance. Our team is located at SEL's R&D headquarters in Pullman, WA. We invite you to check us out at www.selinc.com to learn how SEL is leading the charge to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical across the globe.What does a day in the life of a Hardware Engineer at SEL look like?Hardware engineers at SEL are involved in all aspects of a product development, from concept through production. This includes working with product owners to help define and specify products; researching, prototyping and evaluating circuit design concepts; collaborating with RTL, firmware, software, power, and automation peers to develop system architectures; designing a wide variety of board-level analog, digital and power electronic circuits; designing PCBs using industry-leading schematic capture, simulation, and layout tools; and testing hardware platforms to ensure they meet all functional and quality requirements. You will have access to SEL's fully equipped R&D prototyping lab, stocked with all of the oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, soldering stations, and specialized test equipment you'll need to test and troubleshoot your designs. SEL's test lab also includes an on-site 10-meter RF chamber for emissions compliance testing, dozens of thermal chambers for evaluating thermal performance and three vibration tables used to test the mechanical integrity of our products.Hardware engineers at SEL get to experience a variety of HW engineering tasks and are empowered to own the quality and success of their designs from inception through production. To this end, R&D engineers are encouraged to take the short walk across SEL's Pullman campus to our flagship, 100,000+ sq ft manufacturing facility where you can visit the manufacturing floor and see your hard work come to fruition as products roll off the production line and ship to customers. You will get to know the Manufacturing Engineers and Assemblers who build, test, and ship your products. SEL is committed to World Class Manufacturing practices, and keeping R&D tightly coupled with the folks responsible for building the products we develop is imperative to ensuring great ideas turn into great products.If this type of career and work environment excites you, apply to this opportunity now and have your resume viewed first-hand by the actual people you would be working with! We look forward to hearing from you!Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign, analyze, simulate, and develop analog and digital circuitsConduct hardware design reviews to demonstrate circuit robustness and adherence to specifications under all operating conditionsDevelop hardware specifications and assist in the preparation and review of system/product-level specificationsWrite test plans, execute tests, document test results, and ensure circuit-level and product-level performance requirements are satisfiedPrepare and maintain development documentation, including design concepts, detailed design and test documentation, product overview presentations and project notebooksDevelop knowledge of SEL R&D processesProvide and maintain accurate project plans and hardware cost estimatesLead hardware projects of limited to moderate complexityMentor and direct the efforts of associate engineers and techniciansCoordinate hardware engineering activities with purchasing, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplinesModel and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing PrinciplesApply SEL’s Quality Policy: Understand. Create. Simplify.Other duties as assignedNote: Job title is dependent on experience and qualifications, ranging from Hardware Engineer to Development Lead Hardware Engineer - Applicants of all experience levels are encouraged to apply and speak with our team!QualificationsB.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experienceTypically 2+ years of combined experience in at least 2 of the following areas: digital design with microprocessors/FPGAs/SoCs, analog circuit design, power converter designStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)Preferred QualificationsOur team designs many types of electronic devices. As such, any experience in the following fields is preferred, but not strictly required:Board-level analog circuit designBoard-level digital circuit design with emphasis on microprocessors, programmable logic (FPGAs), and intra-device communicationsSPICE simulation and timing analysisPower supply designHigh-speed digital and mixed-signal PCB layoutEMC and safety compliance testing and regulatory standardsProject management processes and procedures3-phase and electric power systemsIndustrial controlsElectric utility telecommunicationsEthernet and Ethernet protocolsProduct development leadership experience or trainingLocation InformationPullman, WA- SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington 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.An Award-Winning CompanySchweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets in many different industries, markets, and geographies around the world.Communication with ApplicantsSEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled.