Mechanical Engineer

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

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid
  
  

Competitive Monthly Pay Period

Benefit Overview

• Competitive complete benefits package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves
• Dependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit
• Annual bonus for individual and company performance
• Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
• Referral Bonus program
• PPE provided.
• Career Advancement and Development Opportunities
  

Join Our Team as an Mechanical Engineer!

Are you passionate about Engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Engineering function. As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

S&C is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution systems. S&C’s Custom Engineering organization designs Engineer-To-Order solutions for a portfolio of products including Circuit-Switchers and Transmission Fuses for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/ commercial power users. In this job, you will report to the Manager – Custom Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with designers, engineers and product specialists in the development of custom features for existing high voltage switch and fuse products.
• Working within a team environment including interacting with other design professionals and members of the Sales Services, Production Planning and Assembly groups.
• Using 3-D modeling software to develop new parts and assemblies.
• Creating and maintaining mechanical designs, engineering documents, and bills of material associated with existing and new products, being responsible for mechanical functionality of assigned projects.
• Preparing detailed drawings used for purposes of customer approval, manufacturing, and final assembly.
• Working on the design projects with seismic requirements including the preparation of the packages of 3D models for analyses and certifications by a qualified S&C supplier.
• Troubleshooting complex assembly problems and developing solutions to design challenges.
• Must be able to work independently, meet productivity, due dates of assignments.
• Participating in cross-functional design teams to ensure customer needs are satisfied through high-quality product designs that are delivered in a timely manner.
• Providing engineering support to other S&C team members by acting as a technical resource for problem-solving activities in both design and production processes.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

Job Requirements (To select this job at a minimum you must have the following):

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field required.
• Experience in design and drafting of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of CAD systems, specifically 3D modeling, preferably SolidEdge and MicroStation.
• General knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Good PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word. Experience with MS Access is a plus.
• Experience in, or working knowledge of, high voltage switching, and protection products and systems with electrical aptitude is not required but is a strong plus.
• Experience in, or working knowledge of, seismic analysis and certification of industrial equipment is not required but is a strong plus
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design and manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical abilities with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Experience with scripting languages such as creation of Excel macros is a plus
  
  

Major Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasional standing for work
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of switchgear components, less than 40 pounds
• Walking: Occasional walking throughout the facility
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects
• Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects
• Bending: Occasional bending during access to equipment
• Reaching: Infrequent reaching
• Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools
  
  

Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.

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] .

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.

About The Team

In the (Engineering, Design) department, we are responsible for creatively addressing customers' needs, pioneering industry changes, and understanding each step, from R&D to production. We strive to not only solve the unique challenges our customers face today, but to create breakthrough technologies enabling them to effectively navigate the demands of the grid of tomorrow. As S&C innovates for reliability, progress, and longevity, our work continues S&C's legacy of creating game-changing technology and advancing the energy industry.