at S&C Electric Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Technology & Breakthrough Innovation (T&BI) team drives the creation of new product solutions for S&C's customers by exploiting new technologies and enabling breakthrough product development for the fast-evolving, intelligent power grid. This role supports the development and production of Vacuum Interrupter technologies using specialized prototyping and testing laboratories that lead to new S&C breakthrough products. As an experienced mechanical engineer in vacuum systems, you will have to opportunity to design devices that interrupt powerful short-circuits, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to specify materials and manufacturing processes, and analyze assemblies that experience a dramatic range of electrical, mechanical, and environmental scenarios.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Actively collaborating with a team that conceptualizes, designs, prototypes and tests unique interrupters that meet required switchgear specifications and relevant industry standards. Proposing novel design elements that have the potential for IP protection.
Executing rapid design-build-test cycles with prototype parts made from stainless steel, copper alloys, and ceramic components.
Developing internal and external suppliers to implement robust fabrication and critical cleaning processes, ensuring components arrive ready for assembly.
Specifying and documenting the mechanical and manufacturing aspects of a design from conceptualization to production stability.
Developing, overseeing, and reporting test programs to verify the mechanical and/or electrical integrity of a design.
Maintaining and expanding the capability of the teams' development laboratories.
Support ongoing production of vacuum interrupters. Work with analytical labs and quality control to prevent and debug production issues.
Directing investigations to seek root causes for design performance using formal problem-solving techniques.
Pursuing assignments with a "can do" attitude and sense of urgency.
To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:
BS or higher in Engineering Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge and experience with high vacuum systems, pumps, gauges, brazing and critical parts cleaning. Knowledge of vacuum interrupters and high voltage breakdown preferred, but not a requirement.
Minimum 5 years of working independently in product development or research environment, as well contributing to multi-disciplinary new product teams.
Proven track record of substantive contributions, both analytical and conceptual, to new product development or substantive research.
Advanced software skills: 3D CAD and engineering drawings, Excel, Minitab or statistical analysis
Relevant work experience: Five plus years applying vacuum system fundamentals to new product development or research, including designing physical assemblies, prototyping designs, parts fabrication and critical cleaning, and creating customized test programs to probe the performance of a design.
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