Mechanical Engineer ; Early Talent Program

Mechanical Engineer I (Early Talent Program)

Chicago, IL, United States (On-site)

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes.

The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

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 $73,920-$95,495.40. 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.

Available Shift

The S&C Engineering Rotational Program is intended to provide early career professionals with a rich development experience across S&C’s Power Hardware organization. The program lasts approximately 24 months, with new assignments approximately every 6 months, after which time the individual is placed in a permanent position. Participants will contribute across S&C’s organization while learning foundational engineering and manufacturing 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

Providing engineering support for internal and external customersincludingleadingproblem solving activities tied to part and assembly design, manufacturing and assembly processes, and quality compliance issues

Creation of conceptual and prototype mechanical systems using 3D CAD software

Participation in formalproblem-solvingevents as well as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) events

Investigation and detailed written engineering analysis ofequipmentreturned by customers

Execution of mechanical, high-voltage, and high-power testing per relevant standards onnew 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

Supporting lifecycle product management and product marketing activities

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

What You’ll Need To Succeed:

Must be a recent graduate with a BS degree in mechanical engineeringfrom an accredited university

Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and spoken, to clearly present ideas in a variety of forums

Desire to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment

Ability tooperatesuccessfully bothindependentlyandas part of a largerengineering team

Major Physical Demand

Standing:
Occasional standing for work

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting, infrequent lifting of up to35pounds

Walking:
Occasional…