Manufacturing Engineer Intern
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 Manufacturing Engineering team in Lateral Automation Production leads and supports the development and optimization of S&C’s assembly processes. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering, Facilities, Quality Assurance, and Assembly, to improve existing processes and support new initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in process development, documentation, and continuous improvement. The position reports to the Manager – Manufacturing Engineering.
Requirements
- In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related field).
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and contributing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and update process documentation, work instructions and routings to support Lateral Automation assembly operations.
- Assist in identifying and resolving assembly process issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Conduct time studies and process evaluations to improve throughput, reduce waste, and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Support safety, quality, and efficiency improvements at workstations across multiple production lines.
- Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop and enhance fixtures and tooling.
- Contribute to plant layout updates and support capital projects alongside Manufacturing and Project Engineers.
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
- 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
- ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
