Chemical Engineer Co-Op

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

11d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! The Polymer Products operations at S&C is a world leader for manufacturing medium voltage epoxy insulation products. The engineering team at Polymer Products supports the production operations team to achieve the yield goals through process controls, mold designs, and trainings; seeks continuous improvement with manufacturing processes, mold designs, tools, and equipment through improvement and capital projects; addresses and resolves quality concerns observed with manufactured products through problem-solving activities; and supports new product/process development through design, procurement, installation, and startup. The candidate considered for this position will work on-site at S&C Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois supporting the Polymer Products process engineering team and report to the Assistant Manager-Process Engineering.

Requirements

In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related major and returning to school full-time after the work session.
Ability to commute and work onsite at S&C in Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
Ability to work full-time (6 months preferred)
Strong organization and presentation skills, including ability to prioritize workloads and maintain documentation
Ability to think analytically, independently, and outside of the box to provide fresh ideas to improve processes
Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment
Proficiency in the use of PC using Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and Access
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic bookkeeping skills and ability to read drawings

Responsibilities

Perform routine material testing on epoxy polymer formulations, including but not limited to density, viscosity, LOI, DSC, and block molds
Test raw materials used to formulate epoxy polymers
Collect and analyze process data using statistical tools
Conduct experiments and write clear, concise engineering test reports describing the procedures, results, analyses, and conclusions
Assist with continuous improvement and 5S activities and initiatives
Create instruction bulletins or process specification procedures for standard work practices related to manufacturing tooling/processes
Run software simulations pertaining to injection molding processes and mold designs
Work with process engineering team on capital projects and new product development efforts

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)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
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).