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Test Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Pullman, Washington, United States

onsitefull-time
Posted Aug 10, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Test Engineer (mid-level; ~2+ years experience designing/developing production tests)

**Stack/tools: **

  • Programming languages (unspecified) for test development

  • Test documentation/procedures; test fixture design (tools/processes not specified)

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    1. Evaluate new test technologies/methods.

    2. Define Design for Test (DFT) specifications and coordinate with engineering on new product designs.

    3. Design/develop/maintain production test strategies; analyze test data to improve coverage and efficiency.

  • Must-have skills:

    • BSEE or equivalent experience

    • Minimum ~2 years experience designing/developing production tests

    • Strong written and verbal communication

    • Experience with programming languages used for test development

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • 2+ years in electronic design, manufacturing, and testing

    • Experience designing/building test fixtures

    • Experience writing test procedures and maintaining test documentation

  • Location & work type:

    • Not specified in the provided text.

Full Description

As a Test Engineer a typical day might include

  • Evaluate new test technologies and methods.
  • Determine Design for Test (DFT) specifications and coordinate with engineering staff on new product design.
  • Design, develop, and maintain test strategies for new and existing products that meet corporate objectives.
  • Train production testing staff in function, design, and maintenance of all testing processes on the production floor.
  • Gather and analyze test data to improve test coverage and efficiencies.

This job might be for you if you have

  • BSEE or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 2 years experience designing and developing production tests
  • Excellent writing and speaking skills
  • Experience with applicable programming languages

You may be a stronger fit for this position if you

  • 2+ years of experience in electronic design, manufacturing and testing
  • Skill in design and construction of test fixtures
  • Experience in writing test procedures and test documentation
  • 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: $97,700 - $144,400 We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Test engineeringDesign for testTest strategy developmentProduction testingData analysisElectronic designManufacturingTest fixture constructionTechnical writingProgrammingTest documentationEngineering coordinationmulti-location

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