Mechanical Engineer

As an S&C Electric team member, youll work on projects that have real-world impact. Youll 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. Were 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 tomorrows energy challenges and become an employee-owner

Hours

• 8:00 am 5:00 pm Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $73920 - $95495.4. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&Cs annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Engineer!

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

S&C is the global provider of equipment and services for electrical power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electrical power transmission and distribution. Overhead Lateral Automation (OLA) is responsible for S&C's overhead grid automation products mainly TripSaver II and VacuFuse 2 which are integral to our customers' Smart Grid systems. This position is for an analytical, hands-on mechanical engineer with an interest in product support and line extensions. This position reports to the Manager-Product Engineering-OLA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support production operations which includes resolving build issues, auditing processes and documentation and training.

• Provide superior engineering support for customer and production related problems.

• Execution of design, build and test engineering plans for concept validation.

• Presentation of significant findings, orally and in writing to management and fellow engineers.

• Participation in formal A3 Problem Solving events as well as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) events for continuous improvement.

• Creation of novel mechanical systems and integration with electro-mechanical components.

• Definition of device and system test requirements as well as preparation of test samples and travel to outside labs, customer and supplier facilities.

• Ability to conduct structural linear or non-linear and dynamic analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

• Using 3-D modeling software to develop new parts and assemblies

• Creating, maintaining and ECO releasing mechanical designs and bill of materials associated with existing and new products. Ensuring mechanical functionality of assigned projects.

• Integrating S&C automation products with other electronics and custom assemblies to meet customer specifications.

• Preparing and ECO release detailed drawings used for purposes of customer approval, manufacturing and final assembly.

• Working within a team environment including interacting with other design professionals and members of the sales services, production control and assembly groups

What youll Need To Succeed:

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Product Sustaining role.

• Experience creating parts, assemblies and drawings for commercially launched products.

• Demonstrated ability to use analysis tools and implement empirical test plans for design validation.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

• Familiar with manufacturing processes like stamping, machining, casting and injection molding.

Major Physical Demands:

• Standing: Continuously required to sit for work
• Walking: Frequently walking throughout the facility
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects
• Observation/Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to differentiate between colors
• Environment: Standard office

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