Maintenance Engineer

SC Electric • Chicago, IL

75d • $85,580 - $113,451

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Predictive and Preventive Maintenance techniques
• Condition Monitoring (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis)
• Equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) proficiency
• Data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
• Project management and planning

Nice To Haves

• Engineering principles (mechanical, electrical, or industrial)
• Asset lifecycle management
• Maintenance best practices and standards (TPM)
• Reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, OEE)
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Spare parts management and inventory control
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and lead corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to identify and prioritize reliability improvement opportunities.
• Analyze equipment history and performance data to identify trends and recommend preventive/predictive maintenance actions.
• Support the development and optimization of maintenance plans, including PMs and PdMs.
• Lead or support capital projects related to equipment upgrades or replacements.
• Maintain and improve CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) data integrity.
• Monitor and report on key reliability metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Train and mentor maintenance personnel on reliability best practices.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend and actively participate in cross-functional meetings to align reliability initiatives with business goals.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency and alignment on maintenance and reliability efforts.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance personnel on reliability tools and best practices.
• Contribute to budgeting and planning activities related to maintenance and reliability improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable compensation
• Annual incentive plan (AIP) eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees