Staff Engineer - Robotic Welding Systems

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) On-Site
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 $124960 - $165572. 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 Staff Engineer - Robotic Welding Systems!
Are you passionate about Engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Advanced Manufacturing group. As a Staff Engineer - Robotic Welding Systems, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.
Staff Engineer - Robotic Welding Systems is responsible for leading the planning, deployment, and continuous improvement of robotic welding systems used in production. This role drives automation strategies, system design, equipment integration, programming, and team development to ensure high-quality, high-throughput welding processes. The role serves as a technical expert driving innovation and reliability in robotic welding across assembly lines.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the engineering, programming, and integration of robotic welding systems across multiple manufacturing lines.
Lead the specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new robotic welding cells and automation equipment.
Collaborate with product design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure optimal weld joint design and system compatibility.
Support continuous improvement efforts through weld optimization, cycle time reduction, and automation upgrades.
Stay updated on advancements in robotic welding, vision systems, sensors, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Provide technical training and mentorship to engineers, weld technicians, and operators.
Additional Functions
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Other responsibilities as assigned.BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or relevant experience.

What you'll Need To Succeed:
Education:
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or Engineering degree with equivalent experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. Lean Six Sigma certification

Discipline/Specialty
Preferred
Manufacturing Systems Design and Analysis
Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Design for Manufacture, Assembly and Automation (DFMA)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
CAD Proficiency

Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Required:
8+ years of demonstrated experience in designing and implementing processes within a high-volume, high-mix or semi automated manufacturing environment.
Expertise in manufacturing engineering strategies and tools with extensive knowledge in value stream mapping, lean six sigma, DFMA, and manufacturing systems design.
Proven record of leading projects with challenging scope, schedule and cost targets from concept through validation and sustainment.
Adept business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex systems to identify high impact opportunities, guide informed decisions, solve challenging issues, and... 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.