Mechanical Engineer II

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 

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm On-Site (Chicago, 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 $87758 - $116285.18.  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 an Mechanical Engineer II!

Are you passionate about Mechanical Engineering?  S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Fuses and Circuit Switchers function. As a Mechanical Engineer II, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

Mechanical Engineer II demonstrates strong technical expertise and initiative in electromechanical design and cross-functional collaboration. They lead problem-solving efforts, contribute to projects and engage with internal and external teams.  They are expected to work independently and drive departmental performance through innovation and strategic thinking. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Support: Provide support and guidance to Assembly, Manfuacturing and Quality for all aspects of product design. Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturing standards. Manage root cause analysis, troubleshoot production problems, and assist in RMA analysis. Communicated directly with customers to understand and address reliability issues.

• Simulation & Technical Analysis: Apply mechanical knowledge to design and analyze components and systems. Conduct stress and strain evaluations, tolerance analysis, and create and execute validation test plans. Use engineering tools and simulations to solve complex design challenges. 

• Design & Documentation: Work collaboratively with designers and engineers to create electromechanical designs from concept to production using CAD tools. Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering drawings and documentation. Proficient knowledge of GD&T principles and their application to engineering drawings.

• Supplier Communication: Communicate directly with suppliers to develop qualification plans for nonconforming parts. Assist with prototyping development, participate in design reviews and address manufacturability concerns. Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve component issues, ensure production readiness and address part obsolescence issues.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with project managers, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders. Use tools to manage documents, track progress, and support team communication. 

• Research & Technology: Drive mechanical testing and validation efforts, ensuring robust methodologies and accurate execution. Analyze complex data, compile comprehensive reports, and present actionable insights to influence design decisions and drive innovation.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for electromechanical subsystems. Lead and identify potential failure modes, assess risks, and recommend design or process improvements to mitigate oversight.

• Technical Mentorship: Mentor and collaborate with designers and engineers. Provide technical guidance in areas of expertise, and drive brainstorming sessions.  Act as the go-to resource for identifying and resolving design and component-related issues. 

• Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules 

What you’ll  Need To Succeed:

Job Requirements (To select this job at a minimum you must have the following):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 

• 3+ Years of experience in Mechanical Engineering. 

• Strong electromechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. 

• Good experience with electromechanical systems and product design activities.

• Strong proficiency in CAD and FEA tools.

• Good skills in effective problem-solving and able to communicate across some levels of the organization related to concepts of engineering, supply-chain, production, and manufacturing. 

• Good understanding of various manufacturing technologies and methods. 

• Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience. 

• Great communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation), able to partner with and communicate with customers, both technical and non-technical. 

• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the quality function. 

• Effective organizational planning skills, coordinating internal and external resources, and the ability to balance critical priorities. 

• Sound business sense and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed actions, solve problems, and drive learning  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.  

• Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI, or other similar systems. Including great data analysis skills. 

Preferred

• Strong background with electromechanical systems involving motors, contactors, limits switches, gear boxes and mechanisms.

• Ability to troubleshoot across various systems (electrical, mechanical, software) to identify the root cause of an issues.

• Mechanically inclined (ability to take apart and put together a mechanical device).

Major Physical Demands:

• Standing: Continuously required to sit for work 
• Walking: Frequently walking throughout the facility
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects
• Observation/Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to differentiate between colors 
• Environment:  Standard office 

Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.

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 TAsupport@sandc.com. 

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In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership. 

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. 

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• 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).