Senior Assembly Test Technologist- Palatine, IL at S&C Electric Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

• 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM (Monday- Friday)
• Occasional OT on Saturdays
  
  

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated pay range for this position is $52,400- $65,500. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Senior Assembly Test Technologist!

Are you passionate about Test Technology? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our Senior assembly test technician function. As a Senior Test Technician, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Senior Assembly Test Technologist at S&C is responsible for completing advanced functional testing of electrical products and ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. This role involves close collaboration with engineering and design teams to resolve issues identified during testing and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute complex functional tests on electrical products and systems following established procedures.
• Read and interpret multi-faceted/complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics to perform accurate tests and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during testing.
• Provide guidance and training to Test Technicians and other junior team members.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment, ensuring it is in proper working condition.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the testing department, including updating procedures and processes.
• Identify and diagnose issues during testing and take corrective actions or escalate them as needed.
• Utilize basic hand tools and measuring devices such as tape measures and multimeters under supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of tasks performed, deviations, and any quality concerns.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols while handling tools, equipment, and materials. Report any safety hazards promptly.
• Perform assembly tasks as assigned by supervisors to support production needs. This includes all requested assembly tasks, even those that are not typically performed by this role on a day-to-day basis.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards, including the use of lifting devices and other ergonomic or safety devices when required.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles.
  
  

Additional Functions

• Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in electrical assembly or testing roles, with great troubleshooting skills.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. Able to complete complex troubleshooting tasks to identify issues within these systems.
• Ability to understand blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Ability to train and mentor less-experienced team members.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment on a product floor and open to learning new concepts of electrical/product testing.
• Proficient in performing precise and delicate tasks using hands and fingers. Able to manipulate small objects, operate tools, and handle intricate equipment effectively.
• Great attention to detail, with the ability to follow detailed instructions and identify correct vs. incorrect product functions.
• Great communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments.
• Good computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests and use Microsoft applications.
• Basic shop math skills with the ability to calculate measurements.
• Sound interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team members inside and outside of the department.
• Ability and willingness to follow Health, Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team.
• Willing to support production teams with non-typical tasks, including assembly work.
  
  

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles.
  
  

Education

Required:

• High school diploma
  
  

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in a trade or related mechanical/ electrical field
  
  

Certification & Licenses

Required:

• HVC Certification
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Standing: Continuously required to stand and perform tasks
• Lifting & Carrying: Frequently required to solo or team lift and/or carry items exercising sound judgment to employ manual handling or machine lifts where required, and risk assessments, if appropriate.
• Walking: Frequently required to walk moderate distances across the S&C campus.
• Pushing: Occasional pushing of motorized material handling carts with loaded weights up to 1000 lbs.
• Low Posture: Infrequently required to perform tasks using a low posture, including but not limited to stooping, bending, crawling, crouching, kneeling, or squatting
• Position Self/ Move: Frequently required to position self to perform tasks involving but not limited to reaching, twisting, rotating, and pushing/pulling.
• Manual dexterity: Frequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.
• Ascending/ descending: Frequently ascending or descending stairs and ladders.
• Observation/ Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.
  
  

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected] .

No fixed Deadline

ABOUT US

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
  
  

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

ABOUT THE TEAM

In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, out team members, and our world.