As a Process Engineer on the Inspection System team, you will help define and support the inspection technologies used across SEL’s manufacturing operations. Rather than supporting a single product or process area, you will specify, validate, and continuously improve SPI, AOI, and AXI systems deployed across multiple factories and product families.

This role emphasizes data‑driven decision‑making, clear acceptance criteria, and strong supplier collaboration. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure inspection systems are robust, measurable, and aligned with real manufacturing risk. This work helps establish inspection standards that support SEL’s long‑term reliability and quality commitments.

A typical day as a Process Engineer might include: 

• Providing engineering support in multiple areas of manufacturing.
• Specifying, developing, justifying, implementing, and sustaining assembly equipment and materials.
• Improving quality, yield, efficiency, and capacity of processes in accordance with strategic objectives.
• Applying statistical problem solving to identify root causes.
• Evaluating new equipment and processes and process improvement activities.
• Interpreting results and providing recommendations to management.
• Keeping abreast of new developments in equipment, industry standards, best practices, and developments in assembly processes.
• Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

This job might be for you if: 

• You have a B.S. in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You have two years' experience in process development in a related world class manufacturing company.
• You can lead a cross functional team.
• You can influence others and reach consensus.
• You have project management experience.
• You have knowledge of statistics as applied to process capability measurements.
• You have effective writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• You can work cooperatively in a team environment.
• You have background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• You have negative drug test result(s).
  

It is a plus if you have:

• Thorough understanding of the materials used in the industry.

Physical Requirements

None

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.

Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

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.​

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: $89,400 - $134,100 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Process Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Associate Process Engineer: $82,000 – $122,900 annually

Process Engineer: $89,400 - $134,100 annually

Lead Process Engineer: $107,600 – $161,500 annually 

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.