Data Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate master data for electronic and non-electronic components, ensuring correct part associations and data integrity. 
• Communicate directly with manufacturers and vendors to obtain missing or incomplete component data, including compliance and environmental information.
• Collect, validate, and maintain regulatory and sustainability compliance data for PCB and non-PCB components. 
• Verify that all collected data is correctly matched to the appropriate part numbers, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain and update reports, data records, and supporting technical documentation related to component data and compliance.
• Prepare and track metrics related to data completeness, accuracy, and compliance status. Identify data gaps and work proactively with internal teams and external partners to resolve inconsistencies.
• Update and improve processes and procedures to support efficient data collection and data quality.
• Communicate information clearly and concisely across cross-functional teams.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Related associate degree or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data organization, validation, analysis)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high data accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including working with external vendors
• Ability to manage multiple data requests and follow through to completion
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new tools, systems, and processes quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with component data, BOMs, or engineering systems
• Familiarity with regulatory or environmental compliance requirements
• Experience with databases (SQL, Access, or similar tools)
• Basic scripting or data automation skills (e.g., Python, Power Query)

Location: Pullman, WA

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.

Pay Range Data

Data Specialist I - $28.04 - $41.43 per hour.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.