Senior Component Quality Technologist

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
   - 7:00 am – 4:30 pm On-Site (Palatine, IL)
   
   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 $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.
   
   Join our Team as a Senior Component Quality Technologist!
   The Senior Component Quality Technologist is responsible for advanced inspections of components, applying deeper expertise in GD&T and problem-solving to resolve complex quality issues. This role includes mentoring junior inspectors and participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the component inspection process.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct advanced inspections of complex components, utilizing a thorough understanding of GD&T and technical drawings.
   - Identify and assist in resolving complex quality issues, collaborating with production and engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
   - Interpret technical drawings, BOMs, and GD&T to assess compliance with design requirements.
   - Record and document inspection results, including the identification of non-conforming materials.
   - Utilize, maintain, and calibrate precision measuring equipment, such as micrometers and calipers, to verify component dimensions.
   - Collaborate with procurement and production teams to address quality issues and suggest improvements to processes.
   - Take a proactive role in improving inspection processes, identifying inefficiencies, and suggesting improvements.
   - Maintain a strong understanding of ISO 9001 standards and ensure compliance in more complex inspections.
   - Maintain detailed inspection logs and reports for review by supervisors. Assist in documenting and updating inspection procedures and processes to improve overall quality control.
   - Ensure proper safety measures are followed in the inspection process, especially when working with more complex or hazardous mechanical systems.
   - Continuously develop skills related to mechanical testing and inspection techniques, with a focus on pursuing relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ, ASME).
   - Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
   - Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.
   - Other responsibilities as assigned.
   
   What you’ll Need to Succeed:

Job Requirements (To select this job at a minimum you must have the following):
   Required
   - High school diploma.
   - 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience, such as assembly, with 2+ years of experience in inspection.
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