Compliance Technician - Product Safety

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. We were named as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and among the top Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options – from customer service, sales, technical support, to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best, that is when we are our best.

SEL has an exciting opportunity to welcome a new employee-owner to our Product Compliance team in Pullman, WA. You will provide technical support to customers, and work in a state-of-the-art test facility. If you are a self-starter with a keen attention to detail, enjoy analysis, and strive for integrity, quality, and customer focus in your career, this is the position for you!

As a Compliance Technician - Product Safety, a typical day might include the following:

Perform Product Safety tests and document results appropriately in accordance with applicable standards.

Provide overall support to Product Compliance and R&D personnel.

Provide overall support to Product Compliance and R&D personnel.

Validate and troubleshoot test equipment and setups to ensure compliance.

Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of applicable standards and requirements for Product Safety testing.

Seek opportunities to identify, measure, and improve processes and documentation.

Required Qualifications

Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree

5+ years of experience with Product Safety compliance test methods and philosophies at an electronics development and manufacturing company

Hands on working knowledge of common Product Safety test equipment

Testing experience with one or more of the following:

• •CSA/UL/EN/IEC 61010-1, -2-030, -2-201
• •EN/IEC 60255-27
• •EN/IEC 60529
• •UL 508 / CSA C22.2 No. 14

Self-motivated/self-starter

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

It would be nice if you have:

Programming skills and testing automation

Familiarity with Product Safety design mitigation methods and best practices

Familiarity operating within a UL Data Acceptance Program (DAP) or Customer Test Facility (CTF) Program

Location Information:

Pullman, WA - This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy a​ccess to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

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 Data

The hourly range for this position is $35.00 - $52.00. Our hourly ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.