Product Engineer

A typical day might include the following:

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of specific product line(s), product applications, competition, and markets. Analyze competitor products and prepare technical product comparison reports.
• Serve as primary technical contact to sales, marketing, operations, and others as required for in-service product support.
• Participate in specifying product requirements, and work closely with Product Managers to ensure product features and functionality meet the customer/market needs.
• Work with development engineers and product managers to prioritize development activities to meet customer needs while accomplishing objectives.
• Prepare product documentation including data sheets, flyers, instruction manuals, guideform specifications, release notes, and service bulletins.
• Perform product validation testing and approve validation results.
• Participate in industry technical meetings and conferences. Prepare and present technical product presentations.
• Maintain an end user system operational understanding of how specific technology families are used and have a clear understanding of the functional priority.
• Assist with developing and creating concept documents or drawings associated with new product ideas to be developed within R&D.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of working knowledge of electric power or industrial system integration and automation practices and philosophies
• 2+ years of technical marketing experience
• Excellent technical and marketing presentation and writing skills
• Knowledge of product life cycle planning and market positioning
• Willing to travel up to 25%
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management and/or project technical leadership
• Experience with electric utility relays and telecommunications
• Specifying graphical user interface

Pullman, WA- SEL 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.

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

Associate Software Engineer $84,240 - $124,461

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We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and 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.