Materials Engineer III

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our TBI department as a Materials Engineer III. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. S&C Electric, a leading manufacturer of medium voltage distribution switchgear, is seeking an experienced technical professional for their Insulation Technology team in the TBI division. The selected candidate will be a multi-talented team member with a background in one or more areas of materials science including elastomers, ceramics, thermosets, thermoplastics and composites. Preferred experience includes formulation, molding, extrusion, specification, characterization and qualification. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have mechanical or electrical engineering skills to support product design, prototyping and testing of electromechanical systems. The selected candidate will support the development of new products and will be a key player involved in the selection, specification, formulation and qualification of best-in-class materials required to maximize product performance. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for building an advanced understanding of materials and process technologies that will drive future new product development to successful commercialization.

Requirements

BS or greater in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
5+ years of relevant experience required.
Expertise in materials characterization required in one or more of the following areas: rheological, thermal, dielectric, and mechanical testing.
Must be self-motivated, innovative, resourceful, organized and productive with minimal supervision.
Strong skills in identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies and alternative solutions, and resolving issues independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage time and multiple tasks.
Ability to combine disparate ideas into unique solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

3D CAD experience (i.e. SolidEdge, SolidWorks) preferred.
Formulation, molding, extrusion, specification, characterization and qualification experience.
Mechanical or electrical engineering skills to support product design, prototyping and testing of electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Participating in cross-functional project teams supporting new product development and the commercialization of medium voltage switchgear for electrical distribution.
Formulating and evaluating new proprietary electrically insulating materials.
Designing, prototyping, building and evaluating mechanical designs and electrically insulating structures and components to enable new product concepts.
Providing materials engineering support to product development and production teams.
Pursuing assignments with a strong desire to succeed, a sense of urgency and a "make it happen" attitude.
Other duties as assigned.

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
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
Annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic)