This position is part of a unique opportunity to help launch SEL's newest manufacturing operations from the ground up. As an Engineering Manager within the Process Control & Reliability team, you will build, develop, and lead a team responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of manufacturing equipment in a new Greenfield facility. Process Control & Reliability focuses on ensuring equipment operates safely, predictably, and reliably. This team partners closely with Manufacturing Operations and other SEL facilities to execute preventive maintenance strategies, respond to equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long term corrective actions. The ultimate goal is simple; maximize equipment availability and drive unplanned downtime toward zero. In this role, you will establish maintenance practices, develop team capabilities, and create the systems needed to support a growing manufacturing operation. You will lead a team of skilled technical professionals while building a culture centered on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Working alongside teams across SEL, you will help define how reliability is measured, improved, and sustained for years to come. This role offers the rare opportunity to build a team, influence the design of a new operation, and leave a lasting impact on the future of SEL Manufacturing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Leads on discipline/technology/process, keeping cost, schedule, and performance objectives in mind. 2. Assists portfolio planning and long-term strategy. 3. Performs management activities to attract, hire, supervise, and develop individual contributors to meet the goals of the group. 4. Participates at external meetings and presents at large internal meetings/forums. 5. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. 6. Understand. Create. Simplify. 7. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications B.S. in Engineering field or equivalent combination of education/experience 8+ years of related engineering or management experience Strong technical knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines/technologies Demonstrated ability to design/produce/support successful products/processes Ability to manage product line/process problems requiring creativity, ingenuity, and guidance from manager Strong desire to develop employees and lead projects Ability to define general approaches and specific solutions to technical problems Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s) Preferred Qualifications Project management experience Physical Requirements None 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. Location – Nampa, ID Located in the heart of Idaho's Treasure Valley, Nampa offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, a strong sense of community, and a growing economy. Residents enjoy nearby lakes, rivers, mountains, and year round outdoor activities while benefiting from the amenities of the greater Boise metropolitan area. Travel Must be willing and able to travel extensively during the first 6–12 months of employment while the facility is under development. Travel will primarily be to SEL manufacturing facilities in Pullman, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho for training, process familiarization, and relationship building. Travel is expected to occur in multiweek increments and may total approximately 8–12 weeks or more based on business needs and facility startup activities. Pay Range Data - $ $109,900 - $164,800 We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Engineering Manager I level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly. 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 [email protected]. 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.

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