Mechanical Engineer (Early Talent Program)

at S&C Electric Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States

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/Onsite
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 (Early Talent Program)!
Are you passionate about Product Engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual interested in rotating among different Product Engineering functions. As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.
The S&C Engineering Rotational Program for Mechanical Engineers is intended to provide early career professionals with a rich development experience across S&C's Product Development organization. The program typically lasts for 18 to 24 months, with new assignments approximately every 6 months, after which time the individual is placed in a permanent position. Participants will contribute to S&C's product development organization while learning foundational engineering skills, developing a baseline understanding of S&C products, and understanding internal processes and workflows.
The Product Development organization is responsible for the product management, new product development, and product engineering/sustaining engineering functions at S&C. The program provides an excellent opportunity to become a well-rounded professional with varied experience, widely sought-after skills, and great prospects for future success.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate on teams developing new products and product feature extensions
Execution of mechanical, high-voltage, and high-power testing per relevant standards on new and existing product designs
Preparation of necessary design models, drawings, and requests to create test vehicles
Definition of device and system test requirements as well as preparation of test samples
Travel to outside labs, customer, and supplier facilities
Analysis of high-voltage electrical components and electrical circuits
Creation of conceptual and prototype mechanical systems using 3D CAD software
Participation in formal problem-solving events as well as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) events
Providing superior engineering support for internal and external customers including production related issues
Investigation and detailed written engineering analysis of equipment returned by customers
Participating in voice of the customer (VOC) engagement activities to understand existing problems and emerging requirements, including customer visits and presentations
Presentation of significant findings, orally and in writing, to senior management and engineers throughout the company
Supporting lifecycle product management and product marketing activities
What you'll Need To Succeed:
Job Requirements ( To select this job at a minimum you must have the following):
BS degree in electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering
Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and spoken, to clearly present ideas in a variety of forums
Desire to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to operate successfully both independently and as part of a larger engineering team
Major Physical Demands:
Standing: Occasional... For full info follow application link.

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.