Associate Software Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
About the role
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a creative and talented software engineer who is passionate about solving problems and improving the lives of people. SEL develops critical products that provide the main interface for protecting, controlling, monitoring & analyzing the power grid. Our ERP Software team supports Deltek Vantagepoint for managing service projects and Salesforce for managing customer information.
The ideal candidate for this role is excited about solving unique and challenging problems and finds joy in inventing creative solutions. They also seek opportunities to expand their skills and experiences and teach others.
This role will be working on administration and development of our ERP systems. Your primary focus will be resolving customer issues, keeping our systems up to date, development of custom solutions, and building ERP integrations between a variety of systems within the SEL ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate on the specification, design, implementation, debug, deployment, and testing of SEL Business Systems.
Recommend and implement processes following industry best practices for developing, testing, and deploying software.
Prepare and maintain design and specification documentation.
Serve as a technical support contact for internal and external customers.
Discover and apply creative solutions to technical and process problems.
Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS degree in MIS, CS, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
2+ years’ experience with application development
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability and desire to work and collaborate in a team environment
Excellent writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ERP system administration and development
Experience with SQL based application and database design
Proficiency building complex queries with SQL
Experience with ETL tools to process large amounts of data from various sources
Experience with end-user reporting tools
Experience with troubleshooting problems
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.
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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, $82,000 - $122,900. Software Engineer, $89,400 - $134,100. 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. 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, deploy, and support SEL business systems.
- Resolve customer issues and keep ERP systems up to date.
- Build custom solutions and integrations between systems.
- Recommend and implement software development, testing, and deployment processes.
- Prepare and maintain design and specification documentation.
- Provide technical support to internal and external customers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in MIS, computer science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 2 years of application development experience.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to learn new skills, take on responsibilities, and collaborate with a team.
- Preferred: ERP administration and development experience.
- Preferred: SQL application and database design, complex queries, ETL, and end-user reporting experience.
- Preferred: Troubleshooting experience.
Benefits
- Employee ownership through an employer-funded ESOP and 401(k) options.
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 10 paid holidays, vacation starting at 12 days annually, and 9 paid sick days.
- Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
- STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Skills mentioned
About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Legacy Over forty years after introducing the first digital protective relay, our devices, software, and systems are found in 174 countries around the world. Customer Focus From our headquarters in Pullman, Washington, we partner with public utilities and private industry all over the world to offer the industry’s top, 10-year warranty and no-cost technical support for as long as our products remain in service. Impact SEL innovations continue to advance the global power grid—modernizing and protecting access to power for an increasingly diverse array of communities and global partners. Follow us to learn more about the latest innovations and insights in the industry as we make the power grid and the critical devices within it smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient.