Associate Software Engineer

About the role

Associate Software Engineer Manufacturing Automation   ( Pullman,   WA )   We are   adding   an Associate   Software   Engineer   to our Manufacturing Automation Software (MAS)   team   in   Pullman, WA. This is a hands-on   software   engineering role! You’ll be   developing,   improving, and supporting   the   software   solutions   that operate our manufacturing systems.   This team ensures that our manufacturing   lines   run   seamlessly and continuously.   Beyond   development, you’ll   be   troubleshooting   system components including   software,   services,   device   code, networking and   hardware   interfaces.   Your focus will be c onstantly   increasing   both the level of automation and the robustness /uptime   of our systems. Our goal is   maximum throughput with   zero unplanned downtime for the   manufacturing lines.   You will   collaborate   with   Test Engineers, Process Engineers, Operators, Software Engineers,   Data Engineers,   Information Systems team members and manufacturing leadership   to ensure that your   solutions   exceed the expectations of all stakeholders.   This role   rewards people who   love   to get to the bottom of a hard   problem   and who thrive in a high-throughput production environment. Experience   with creating production software and automating systems   is especially valuable.   Why This Work Matters   Our work at   Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories   makes   electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our devices must   operate flawlessly for decades, then when called upon to act,   respond to system faults within milliseconds   to ensure safety, avoid damage, and minimize outages.   Global utilities supplying   hundreds of   millions of industrial, commercial, and residential consumers depend on SEL products every day.   Our team   ensures that   we continuously produce   the highest quality products at high volume.   Our solutions are   the key to safe, smooth,   efficient operation of our product factories.    What You Will Do   The solutions you develop will have an immediate impact on the efficiency of factory operations   and on   the quality of   the products   SEL   delivers.   You will develop and support the   infrastructure   that automat e s   operation of our production systems and continuously collect s   data   to drive improvement.    Our team's customers are primarily internal to SEL. This   allows us   to interact directly with the people using our software on a day-to-day basis. We have   extremely short   feedback   loops,   and   we collaborate with our users   to design solutions that best fit their needs.   You’ll be able to experience the impact of your work first-hand and immediately.   If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in developing solutions for a World Class Manufacturing company, we invite you to join our team! Specific responsibilities will include:   Creating drivers / interface controllers for production machines including automated placement, soldering, inspection, and automated test equipment.   Integrating automation software with sophisticated manufacturing information systems. This includes both control / operations and   m aking sure that the right data is available   to the right   sub- systems   in a timely fashion.   Troubleshooting automation failures down to the system component level, isolating root cause, and addressing the issue to make our systems more resilient and reliable. This Role Might Be   for   You If:   You're compelled by collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled technical professionals doing real work that really matters   to ensure uninterrupted high-volume production.   You’re excited by the opportunity to d evelop and support   mission critical   automation software and data analytics   solutions   using:   Object oriented design approaches   Object oriented   programming   languages (C#, Python, Java, C++, etc.)   Web application development including back-end webservices (WCF, ASP.NET, C#, Java, etc.) and front-end web design (React JS, HTML, Razor, Blazor, etc.)   Graphical User Interface applications in Windows environments   You understand, and have experience with,   modern communications protocols   You would rather find the real root cause than apply a quick patch   You have at least a year of experience building mission critical production software solutions   You have a B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience   Even Better If   You are familiar with manufacturing and automation processes   You have hands-on experience with   automated parts placement,   high volume solder ing,   flying probe, bed-of-nails, or functional test systems   You have more than two years of experience. We’ll consider you for a   higher-level   role.     Why SEL   Your work has purpose.   Our customers rely on our products to keep critical systems   safe and   fully operational—and we stand behind them 100 percent. By concentrating on our purpose, we continue to build our service to the electric power industry worldwide.   You own what you build.   SEL is 100%   employee owned. There are no outside shareholders and no pressure to chase a quarter. When the company succeeds, you share directly in that success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.   You are trusted with hard problems.   Experienced people do their best work where they are given real ownership and the room to exercise judgment. We put the people closest to the work in charge of improving it, and we back that with long-term investment in our people rather than short-term churn.   It is built to last.   SEL has manufactured in the United States since 1984, through every cycle the industry has seen. We view our role in the electric power industry with a long-term perspective, which parallels the longevity of our products—and the tenure of the people who build them. 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. Pay Range   Associate Software Engineer: $81,300 - $122,000 per year   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.   Communication with Applicants  We communicate with all applicants. 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