What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager I position at selinc?
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to lead production test engineering teams that support our manufacturing operations in West Lafayette, Indiana. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of manufacturing test at SEL by exploring new technologies, advancing automation, and helping deliver world-class products through innovative engineering solutions. As a Test Engineering Manager, you will provide technical and strategic leadership for production test engineering initiatives, partnering across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure the reliability and quality of SEL products. You will have the opportunity to evaluate emerging test technologies, advance automation capabilities, and drive improvements that enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a leader who is excited by the opportunity to build and scale an organization. The successful candidate will recruit, hire, and develop a new team of 4-6 test engineering and production support professionals while establishing the processes, technical strategy, and culture that will support future growth at the West Lafayette facility. As a Test Engineering Manager, a typical day might include: Partnering with R&D and manufacturing teams to develop and deploy test strategies for new product introductions (NPI). Collaborating with technical teams to develop, implement, and improve production test systems and manufacturing test processes that support quality, reliability, and scalability. Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, test coverage, throughput, manufacturing efficiency, and automation. Balancing cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives while leading engineering projects and technical initiatives. Evaluating and piloting new test technologies, equipment, and automation solutions to improve manufacturing capabilities and product quality. Developing long-term test technology roadmaps and supporting portfolio planning activities. Hiring, building, mentoring, and developing a team of 4-6 test engineering and production support professionals while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to solve complex production challenges. Representing SEL at external meetings and presenting technical and business updates to internal leadership teams. Modeling, teaching, and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles. This position may be a good fit if you have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 8 years of engineering and/or engineering management experience. Strong technical expertise in electronics manufacturing, production test engineering, or related disciplines. Experience with electronics manufacturing test methodologies and production test systems, including PCB-level testing, automated test solutions, or other manufacturing quality and validation technologies. Demonstrated success delivering and supporting manufacturing test processes, equipment, or production systems. Experience leading engineering projects and cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to define practical and scalable solutions to complex technical challenges. A proven ability to develop employees, build high-performing teams, and lead through growth and change. Experience recruiting and building technical teams is highly desired. Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Location: West Lafayette, Indiana Competitive Pay. Superior Benefits. Inspiring Work. People are at the core of our company, and we hire employee-owners. We invite you to learn more about how we support our employees. We're 100% employee-owned. Retirement benefits include an employer-funded Employee 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 work-life balance and offer 10 paid holidays, vacation accrual beginning at 12 days annually, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We support employee growth and development through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about additional benefits, including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending programs. 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. 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. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.