Materials Engineer III

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

1d•$106,073 - $140,549•Onsite

About The Position

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Materials Engineer III to join its Insulation Technology team in the Technology Breakthrough and Innovation division. The role supports the development and commercialization of medium-voltage distribution switchgear and other new products. The engineer will apply materials-science expertise—including in elastomers, ceramics, thermosets, thermoplastics, and composites—to select, specify, formulate, characterize, and qualify materials that maximize product performance. The position also calls for practical electrical-engineering skills to support design, prototyping, instrumentation, and testing of electromechanical systems and electrically insulating components, and for developing an advanced understanding of materials and process technologies to inform future product development. The role is onsite, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The estimated annual base salary range is $106,073–$140,549. The position is eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria. S&C describes its workplace as collaborative and inclusive and offers talent-development programs and leadership involvement. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in an air-conditioned office/manufacturing environment. Exposure to various hazards is described as infrequent or occasional, including fumes, dust, chemicals, noise, energized equipment, wet or extreme weather conditions, and machinery with moving parts. S&C lists health and welfare benefits including medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, life insurance, wellbeing resources, an employee assistance program, and family-forming benefits including adoption and fertility support. Leave benefits include vacation and sick time, paid holidays and company shutdown days, short- and long-term disability, other leaves, paid parental time, and military leave. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) savings plan and an employee stock ownership plan; eligible participants may receive annual company contributions described as over 11% of eligible earnings, subject to plan terms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or greater in Materials Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Expertise in materials characterization in one or more of rheological, thermal, dielectric, and mechanical testing.
Working knowledge of basic electrical circuits, instrumentation, data acquisition, and programming for laboratory automation and equipment control.
Self-motivated, innovative, resourceful, organized, and productive with minimal supervision.
Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and alternative solutions, and resolve 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

Experience with formulation, molding, extrusion, specification, characterization, and qualification of materials.
Familiarity with electrical insulation, electrical field grading, partial discharge and corona effects, tracking, and dielectric breakdown within insulation materials.
3D CAD experience, such as SolidEdge or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

Participate in cross-functional project teams supporting new product development and commercialization of medium-voltage switchgear for electrical distribution.
Formulate and evaluate new proprietary electrically insulating materials.
Design, prototype, build, and evaluate mechanical designs and electrically insulating structures and components to enable new product concepts.
Design, build, program, and troubleshoot test fixtures and automated test systems using basic electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, controls, and data acquisition to support materials characterization and product development.
Provide materials-engineering support to product-development and production teams.
Pursue assignments with a strong desire to succeed, a sense of urgency, and a “make it happen” attitude.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Group life insurance
Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
Family-forming benefits, including 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 plan with traditional and Roth options
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component
Annual ESOP company contributions for eligible participants, described as over 11% of eligible earnings
Annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria