Manufacturing Technologist- Palatine, IL

Manufacturing Technologist – Palatine, IL

Apply to join S&C Electric Company as a Manufacturing Technologist in Palatine, IL. This role advances a safer, more reliable, and resilient electrical grid. The estimated base pay is $47,800–$59,800 annually with eligible short‑term incentive bonus.

As a team member, you’ll work on projects that have real‑world impact, transforming the grid. Your primary duties include creating and maintaining routings and BOMs for fabricated sheet metal parts, collaborating with engineering, reviewing manufacturability, and supporting CNC teams.

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday–Friday) Onsite

The estimated base pay rate for this position is $47,800–$59,800 per year. Eligible for an annual short‑term incentive bonus subject to criteria.

• Work with engineering and production teams to document standard processes and work instructions.
• Process new and updated part ECOs.
• Maintain BOMs for parts, including raw material and tooling requirements.
• Communicate with product designers regarding concerns or issues with parts to be processed.
• Be detail oriented, providing correct routings and standard work.
• Assist VSEs with improvement projects, including rate updates and routing updates.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in‑person or virtual meetings as requested.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Manager.
• Work any shift and work overtime, including daily, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Minimum of 5–7 years of current manufacturing or related experience, with 3 years of sheet metal experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience with Oracle or other ERP software.
• Good computer skills, Excel & web‑based applications.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprint and CAD drawings.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Basic understanding of Lean principles.
• Basic understanding of Value Stream maps.

• Experience with 3DX or other PLM software.
• Ability to search and open drawings in CAD software.
• Simple project management tracking.

• Standing:
  Continuously required to stand and perform tasks.
• Sitting:
  Occasionally required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk‑based/assembly tasks.
• Walking:
  Required for assembly operations.
• Lifting and Carrying:
  Infrequently required to lift and carry items.
• Low Posture:
  Infrequently required to perform tasks using a low posture.
• Position self/Move:
  Infrequently required to reach, twist, rotate, push/pull.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Infrequently required for hand‑eye coordination.
• Ascending/Descending:
  Infrequently ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles.
• Observation:
  Infrequently required to observe details at close range.
• Communication:
  Frequently required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls.
• Travel:
  Required to travel (up to X%) and work extended hours when necessary.

S&C Electric is committed to equal‑opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at

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