Commissioning Engineer - Automation Engineer, Project Engineer

SEL invests more than $500 million to expand U.S. Manufacturing capacity. SEL is undertaking a sweeping expansion of its U.S. manufacturing operations, investing more than half a billion dollars in new facilities, equipment and production capacity across four states to meet growing global demand for technologies that protect, monitor and control critical infrastructure.The investments, taking place between 2026 and 2028 across Idaho, Washington, Indiana, and North Carolina, include new electronic device manufacturing facilities in Moscow, Nampa, and Post Falls, Idaho; manufacturing expansions in Pullman, Washington, and West Lafayette, Indiana; and additional panel assembly space in Charlotte, North Carolina.The expansion comes amid growing investments in electric utilities, grid modernization, data centers and industrial infrastructure worldwide. As customers work to improve reliability, security and resilience across critical power systems, demand for SEL products and solutions has continued to increase, driving the need for additional manufacturing capacity."These projects will expand our manufacturing footprint, strengthen our ability to serve customers worldwide, and create new career opportunities in the communities where we operate," said Dave Whitehead, president. "They also reflect our long-term commitment to American manufacturing, innovation and serving customers for decades to come."Major Manufacturing InvestmentsThe SEL manufacturing expansion includes the following projects:IdahoMoscow: Construction of a 305,000-square-foot electronic device manufacturing facility. The project represents an investment of more than $70 million and is expected to be operational by the end of 2027.Nampa: Purchase of a 103,000-square-foot facility that will be converted into an electronic device manufacturing facility. This $150 million investment in property, equipment and people will initially employ 250. Operations are expected to begin in early 2027.Post Falls: Purchase of a large commercial building that will be converted into an electronic device manufacturing facility. This $150 million investment in property, equipment and people will initially employ 250. Operations are expected to begin in late 2027.WashingtonPullman: SEL purchased and is converting a 135,810-square-foot facility and surrounding 11.5-acre site into a modern manufacturing operation. The facility is expected to begin operations in early 2027 and will support approximately 300 employees.IndianaWest Lafayette: A $25 million expansion of board assembly operations will increase production capacity by more than 35%. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.North CarolinaCharlotte: A $15 million project will add more than 50,000 square feet of custom panel assembly space to support continued growth. The expansion is expected to be completed in 2027.Beyond Buildings: Expanding Capacity Through TechnologyIn addition to new facilities, SEL is investing more than $100 million in high-efficiency manufacturing equipment. The investment will support the addition of more than 600 assemblers and new production shifts in Pullman and Lewiston, increasing electronic device output by an estimated 40% to 60%.Investing in People and Long-Term GrowthThe 100% employee-owned company recently increased manufacturing starting wages to $26 per hour for day-shift employees, $31 per hour for swing-shift employees, and $36 per hour for night- and weekend-shift employees as part of the effort to attract and retain the workforce needed to support continued growth.Building for the FutureCombined, these investments will strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for products that help make electric power systems safer, more reliable, more resilient and more economical. The projects will create hundreds of jobs, expand production capacity across multiple states and support the long-term ability of the company to serve customers around the world.

SEL expands manufacturing operations in West Lafayette. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) will invest $25 million to expand manufacturing operations at its West Lafayette facility, increasing production capacity for recloser controls by more than 35% and creating approximately 130 new career opportunities. The project supports growing global demand for technologies that improve the reliability and resilience of electric power systems.The expansion will take place within the SEL facility at 1838 Indiana 26 in the Purdue Discovery Park District, creating a more vertically integrated manufacturing operation through the addition of printed circuit board assembly capabilities."This expansion strengthens our ability to serve customers," said Leith Sorenson, senior vice president of manufacturing. "By increasing manufacturing capacity in West Lafayette and bringing more of the production process under one roof, we're improving efficiency, creating new career opportunities and positioning SEL to meet growing demand for our products and solutions."The company will add surface mount technology, electronic assembly and conformal coat production lines to the operation. These new capabilities will enable SEL to complete more manufacturing processes at the location, increasing efficiency and simplifying product flow from board assembly through final assembly and testing. The expansion will support increased production of recloser controls, which help electric utilities improve service reliability and reduce outage durations by automatically detecting and responding to power system faults.This project is part of a broader manufacturing growth strategy that includes recent investments in Idaho, Indiana, North Carolina and Washington. These investments will increase production capacity and strengthen supply chain resilience within the United States."Growing demand for reliable electricity, grid modernization, data centers and critical infrastructure is driving increased investment in power system technologies worldwide," said Dave Whitehead, president. "These projects reflect our commitment to delivering the products customers need, when they need them, while maintaining the quality and reliability that define SEL."The West Lafayette project is expected to be completed in March 2027.New career opportunities will include direct production roles and positions that support manufacturing operations. SEL invests heavily in employee training and professional development, creating pathways for long-term career growth in manufacturing, engineering, leadership and more.SEL has more than 800 open positions globally. To learn more, visit www.selinc.com/careers.