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Specialist Intern

CompanySchweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
LocationPlano
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Specialist Intern will be responsible for testing, repairing, and troubleshooting basic complexity issues on SEL products while providing fundamental technical support to staff and customers. This role also involves developing product knowledge and supporting engineering staff and management as required.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
6949
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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.
About the Role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Test, repair, convert, and troubleshoot problems of basic complexity on SEL products.

2. Provide basic technical support to SEL staff and customers.

3. Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and products in order to ensure quality and integrity.

4. Provide support to engineering staff and management as needed.

5. Perform testing on new and existing technology.

6. Document and communicate test results.

7. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

8. Understand. Create. Simplify.

9. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Pursuing a 4-year engineering technology degree

Basic working knowledge of analog and digital electronics

Familiarity with modern test equipment

Good technical writing and presentation skills

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

Electronic troubleshooting experience

Knowledge of SEL equipment

Physical Requirements

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.

Key Skills
TestingRepairingTroubleshootingTechnical SupportProduct KnowledgeEngineering SupportTechnology TestingDocumentationCommunicationTechnical WritingPresentation SkillsTeamworkAnalog ElectronicsDigital ElectronicsTest Equipment Operation
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEnergyTechnologyScience & Research
Benefits
Health InsurancePrescription InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid HolidaysVacation AccrualSick DaysPaid Family and Medical LeaveTuition AssistanceWellness BenefitsFertility BenefitsAdoption BenefitsFlexible Spending BenefitsStock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) Options