Entry Level Manufacturing Engineering Specialist Jobs
New grad manufacturing engineering specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on project portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Jobot, Applied Materials, and Lockheed Martin hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. In the Manufacturing Division, we build cutting edge products with the highest-quality components that are critical for the safe, reliable operation of power systems around the world.
This is a second shift position. The hours are 2:30pm-11:00pm.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Manufacturing Supervisor a typical day might include the following:
- Managing department indicators and providing clear direction to meet production objective.
- Inspire and drive employee performance and engagement by mentoring, teaching, and coaching employees.
- Actively and effectively maintain SEL culture by managing and addressing detractors to our values.
- Consistently seek clarity through data to drive and promote improvement in culture, safety, quality, delivery, and profit.
- Model, teach and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
- Understand. Create. Simplify.
- Other duties as assigned.
This job might be for you if:
- You are passionate about motivating and growing employees.
- You are a problem solver and like to be challenged daily.
- You are interested in contributing to the stability of critical infrastructure.
- You are skilled in collaborating in a diverse environment.
- Promoting creativity in an atmosphere of innovation.
WHY SEL?
We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees.
- Onsite gym with classes and wellbeing programs.
- Onsite medical clinic.
- Tuition Assistance program.
- 95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage.
- Awarded by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for, 100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.
LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN - This position is located at SEL’s newest manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, IN. Residents enjoy a mix of suburban and urban environments, as well as a short drive to Indianapolis and Chicago. West Lafayette is a great place to call home.
This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a company of innovators, inventors & problem solvers to continue building the most innovate and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. Apply today!
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter, and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $80,200.00 - $112,400.00 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
BENEFITS
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.
INTRODUCTION
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. In the Manufacturing Division, we build cutting edge products with the highest-quality components that are critical for the safe, reliable operation of power systems around the world.
This is a second shift position. The hours are 2:30pm-11:00pm.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Manufacturing Supervisor a typical day might include the following:
- Managing department indicators and providing clear direction to meet production objective.
- Inspire and drive employee performance and engagement by mentoring, teaching, and coaching employees.
- Actively and effectively maintain SEL culture by managing and addressing detractors to our values.
- Consistently seek clarity through data to drive and promote improvement in culture, safety, quality, delivery, and profit.
- Model, teach and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
- Understand. Create. Simplify.
- Other duties as assigned.
This job might be for you if:
- You are passionate about motivating and growing employees.
- You are a problem solver and like to be challenged daily.
- You are interested in contributing to the stability of critical infrastructure.
- You are skilled in collaborating in a diverse environment.
- Promoting creativity in an atmosphere of innovation.
WHY SEL?
We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees.
- Onsite gym with classes and wellbeing programs.
- Onsite medical clinic.
- Tuition Assistance program.
- 95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage.
- Awarded by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for, 100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.
LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN - This position is located at SEL’s newest manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, IN. Residents enjoy a mix of suburban and urban environments, as well as a short drive to Indianapolis and Chicago. West Lafayette is a great place to call home.
This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a company of innovators, inventors & problem solvers to continue building the most innovate and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. Apply today!
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter, and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $80,200.00 - $112,400.00 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
BENEFITS
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.
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Entry Level Manufacturing Engineering Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level manufacturing engineering specialist job?
Focus on internship experience, hands-on lab projects, and coursework in process improvement, quality systems, or lean manufacturing. Employers at the entry level look for candidates who can read technical drawings, understand tolerancing, and work cross-functionally on the production floor. Certifications like Six Sigma White Belt or exposure to CAD tools give candidates a practical edge over applicants with academic credentials alone.
Which companies hire entry level manufacturing engineering specialists?
Companies hiring entry level manufacturing engineering specialists right now include Jobot, Applied Materials, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large industrial manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, medical device producers, and consumer goods companies that run structured new-graduate engineering programs.
Are there remote entry level manufacturing engineering specialist jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site given the hands-on nature of manufacturing work. About 9% of entry level manufacturing engineering specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve documentation, process analysis, or systems support rather than direct floor operations.
Are these new grad manufacturing engineering specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior manufacturing engineering specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that threshold, or lists a relevant engineering degree as the primary qualification. Candidates coming directly from a bachelor's or associate program are competitive for these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level manufacturing engineering specialists?
Entry Level manufacturing engineering specialist roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because they run high-volume production environments that depend on junior engineers to support process documentation, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives.