S&C Electric Company
S&C Electric Company
Posted about 1 month ago
Full Time
Chicago, Illinois
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Engineer I supports the design, development, prototyping, and testing of mechanical systems for new and existing products. They work under the guidance of senior engineers to perform technical analysis, create 3D models, and ensure product documentation meets quality standards.
Qualifications
You have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with 0-2 years of relevant experience. You possess basic proficiency in CAD software, engineering simulation tools, and an understanding of GD&T principles.
Must Have Skills for ATS
CAD
FEA
GD&T
CFD
IEEE standards
DFM/DFA
FMEA
SPC
lean manufacturing
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
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 $73,920 - $92,345. 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&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Mechanical Engineer I!
Are you passionate about Engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our Mechanical Engineering function. As a Mechanical Engineer I, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Mechanical Engineer I supports the development of new and sustaining products by assisting in design, prototyping, testing, and documentation. The engineer works closely with senior-level engineers to actively learn about products and grow through experience and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities:
What you’ll Need To Succeed:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
0-2 Years of experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
Basic proficiency in CAD and/or similar tools.
Basic familiarity with engineering software for modeling and simulation.
Preliminary skills in effective problem-solving and able to communicate across some levels of the organization related to concepts of supply-chain, production, and electronics.
A basic understanding of various manufacturing technologies and methods, preferably within the electronics manufacturing industry.
Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
Good communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation), able to partner with and communicate with customers, both technical and non-technical.
Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
Support organizational planning through coordinating with internal and external resources, and the ability to balance critical priorities.
Sound business sense and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed actions, solve complex problems, and drive learning.
Preferred:
Minor in Electrical Engineering, Power Hardware Engineering, Computer Science
Exposure to FEA, CFD, or thermal simulation tools and an understanding of their application to hardware design and validation.
Experience with power hardware, circuit design, and IEEE standards
Hands‑on experience with prototyping, assembly, or testing of electro‑mechanical or power hardware components.
Familiarity with thermal management solutions for electronics (heat sinks, airflow design, material selection).
Basic knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
Understanding of common manufacturing and assembly processes used in electronics and power hardware (sheet metal, PCB assemblies, enclosures, fasteners).
Experience working with cross‑functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
Exposure to quality and continuous improvement tools (FMEA, root cause analysis, SPC, lean manufacturing concepts).
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 TAsupport@sandc.com.
No fixed deadline
#LI-BH1
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.
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).
S&C Electric Company
S&C is empowering people to transform the grid. More than 100 years ago, S&C transformed electricity distribution with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse, leading to a new era of safer and more reliable power delivery. Today, S&C’s diverse, global workforce develops innovative solutions for a more intelligent and resilient electrical grid. Building on this legacy of technological innovation and customer service, S&C empowers the transformation of the grid for an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future.
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