Mechanical Engineer I (Early Talent… at S&C Electric… · Chicago

Summary: S&C Electric Company is a 100% employee-owned company dedicated to keeping the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer I for their Early Talent Program, which provides early career professionals with a rich development experience across the Power Hardware organization, focusing on foundational engineering and manufacturing skills. Responsibilities: - Participate on teams developing new products and product feature extensions - Providing engineering support for internal and external customers including leading problem 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 formal problem-solving events as well as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) events - Investigation and detailed written engineering analysis of equipment returned by customers - Execution of mechanical, high-voltage, and high-power testing per relevant standards on new 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 Required Qualifications: - BS degree in mechanical engineering from 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 to operate successfully both independently and as part of a larger engineering team Required Skills: Mechanical engineering, 3D CAD software, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Mechanical systems design, Prototype development, High-voltage testing, High-power testing, Electrical components analysis, Electrical circuits analysis, Product lifecycle management Benefits: Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support), Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave, Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).