The Process Engineering Technician works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Reliability teams to keep production running smoothly and correctly. This role provides hands on technical support on the floor, helping clarify process requirements, resolve issues as they arise, and ensure products are built to specification.
This position plays an active role in improving yield, efficiency, and capacity across manufacturing equipment and processes. The Process Engineering Technician documents and maintains procedures, supports tooling and process changes, and helps train operators and support staff. When problems occur, this role contributes to troubleshooting efforts and works with others to identify causes and apply practical, sustainable fixes.
The work is well suited for someone who enjoys being close to the process, learning how equipment behaves, and improving how work gets done over time. The Process Engineering Technician supports continuous improvement efforts while applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles in everyday decisions.
This is a Swing Shift position Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide immediate technical support to manufacturing and clarify production process specification requirements to ensure accurate and efficient production.
2. Assist in measuring and improving yield, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes.
3. Document, modify, and maintain manufacturing related procedures.
4. Manage the procurement of assembly process tools.
5. Train operators and support staff as needed.
6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience
Familiarity with the manufacturing equipment relevant to the role
Basic computer skills including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, SQL)
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience troubleshooting process and machinery problems
Experience writing and/or conducting Design of Experiments
Experience programming and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment and machinery
Experience preparing materials cross-sections for microscopic analysis
Working knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics
Physical Requirements
Lift and maneuver 40 pounds
Pull weight from high/low shelves
Reach
Bend
Grip
Twist
Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours
Fine finger dexterity
Location
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 access 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.
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Pay range for this position is $32.88-$48.60 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.