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SEL's Magnetics Engineering team is expanding its capability to design, prototype, qualify, and release transformers and other magnetic components that uphold our standards for quality, reliability, and performance. As demand for new magnetic components grows, we are accelerating development and qualification efforts to support product innovation and manufacturing readiness. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Magnetics Engineering teams to develop new transformer designs, qualification methods, and advanced test solutions. In this role, you will help define transformer performance requirements, influence design decisions during product development, and improve engineering processes, tools, and test capabilities to increase efficiency and product quality.

1. Design, analyze, and validate magnetic components and electronic circuits to meet product requirements. Lead hardware design reviews to demonstrate product and circuit robustness.
2. Leads in the development of magnetic components, hardware and system level specifications.
3. Develop and review test plans; execute or oversee testing; analyze results; and document findings for design reviews and project records.
4. Develop and maintain accurate project plans, schedules, and labor estimates.
5. Provides and maintains accurate project plans. Manages and/or leads hardware projects of moderate complexity. Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing.
6. Mentors and directs the efforts of associate engineers and technicians.
7. Apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles in all work activities.
8. Understand. Create. Simplify.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typically 6+ years of experience in at least 2 of the following areas:

• Transformer, Inductor, or other coiled component design
• Analog circuit design and simulation (e.g. LTSpice)
• Digital design with microprocessors/microcontrollers or programmable logic
• Power supply design
• Statistical Analysis using JMP or similar software
• Electromagnetic field simulation, timing analysis, or signal integrity analysis (e.g., Ansys)
• Engineering analysis using Mathcad, MATLAB, or Python

Demonstrated ability to mentor others

Strong written, verbal, and technical documentation skills

Ability to learn new technologies and assume new responsibilities

Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Negative drug test result(s)

Leadership experience or training

Strong project management knowledge and skills

Knowledge of one or more of the following:

• Transformer design
• Switch Mode Power Supply design
• Industrial controls
• 3-phase and electric power systems
• Electric utility telecommunications

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Competitive pay. Superior benefits.

• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits
• Growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs

New hires generally start between $115,300 - $170,400. Our compensation ranges are based on the responsibilities of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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.