at S&C Electric Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
S&C Electric, a leading manufacturer of medium voltage distribution switchgear, is seeking an experienced technical professional for their Technology and Breakthrough Innovation team. The selected candidate will be a multi-talented team-member with a strong background in materials science especially in the areas of elastomers, ceramics, metals, plastics, and composites. Key skills include formulation, molding, extrusion, coating, additive manufacturing, specification and qualification. Additionally, the selected candidate will have strong skills in product design, prototyping, and testing of electromechanical systems. Experience with the above in the medium and high-voltage electrical industry is highly desired.
The selected candidate will support the development of new products and will be a key team member supporting selection, specification, formulation, and qualification of best-in-class materials required to maximize product performance. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for building advanced understanding of materials and process technologies that will drive future new product development to successful commercialization.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Participating in cross-functional new product development project teams supporting the commercialization of medium voltage electrical products for the utility market
Formulating, designing, prototyping, building, and evaluating insulating structures and components to enable new product concepts
Participating in collaborations with academic/industrial partners or government agencies that enable new product concepts and solutions for the utility market
Strong desire to succeed with sense of urgency and "make it happen" attitude
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications and Characteristics
MS or greater in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science / Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university, and 15+ years directly related experience required.
Proven track record of bringing quality products to market on-time and within budget
Proven track record of technology development thru collaborations with academic/industrial partners or government agencies.
Must be self-motivated, innovative, resourceful, organized, and productive with minimal supervision
Strong skills in identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. independently and in collaboration with cross functional teams
Ability to work independently and be a strong contributor as a member of cross-functional project teams
Ability to manage time and multiple tasks
Ability to combine disparate ideas into unique solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong aptitude for DFMA, DFMEA, tools to build robust product design
Strong oral and written communication skills
3D CAD experience (i.e. SolidEdge, SolidWorks)
S&C has a proud and longstanding tradition of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Further, S&C is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure that qualified females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities can pursue equal employment opportunities. For information regarding equal employment opportunity, please see http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
