Mechanical Designer

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

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid
• Flexible Start Time

At S&C, weare 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 $53,710-$67,140. 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.

S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Engineering function. As a Mechanical Designer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

S&C is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution systems. S&C’s Custom Engineering organization designs Engineer-To-Order solutions for a portfolio of products including Circuit-Switchers and Transmission Fuses for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/ commercial power users.

In this job, you will report to the Manager – Custom Engineering.

• Using 3-D modeling software to develop new parts and assemblies.
• Working with engineers and product specialists in the development of custom features for existing switch and fuse products.
• Creating and maintaining mechanical designs, engineering documents, and bills of material associated with existing and new products, being responsible for mechanical functionality of assigned projects.
• Integrating S&C automation products with other electronics and custom assemblies to meet customer specifications
• Preparing detailed drawings used for purposes of customer approval, manufacturing, and final assembly.
• Working within a team environment including interacting with other design professionals and members of the Sales Services, Production Planning and Assembly groups.
• Troubleshooting complex assembly problems and developing solutions to design challenges.
• Must be able to work independently, meet productivity and due dates of assignments.
• Participating in cross-functional design teams to ensure customer needs are satisfied through high-quality product designs that are delivered in a timely manner.
• Providing engineering support to other S&C team members by acting as a technical resource for problem-solving activities in both design and production processes.
• Frequently required to lift, carry, push and pull items ranging in weight from 5 to 35 lbs.

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or a related field required; bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in design and drafting of…