Mechanical Designer

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

9d•$53,710 - $67,140•Hybrid

About The Position

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join its Engineering function and Custom Engineering organization. The organization designs engineer-to-order solutions for products including Circuit-Switchers and Transmission Fuses, serving electric utilities and industrial and commercial power users. The designer develops and maintains mechanical designs for existing and new products, supports custom features and integrations, and is responsible for the mechanical functionality of assigned projects. The role works with engineers, product specialists, other design professionals, and teams in Sales Services, Production Planning, and Assembly to deliver customer-focused designs and provide support to design and production processes. The position reports to the Manager – Custom Engineering. The role is hybrid, with standard hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and a flexible start time. The estimated annual base salary range is $53,710–$67,140. The role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria.

Requirements

Associate degree in Mechanical Design or a related field.
Experience in the design and drafting of industrial equipment.
Proficiency with CAD systems, specifically 3-D modeling.
General knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
Self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker comfortable in a fast-paced design and manufacturing environment.
Strong technical abilities and good interpersonal and communication skills.
Outstanding problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience with SolidEdge and MicroStation.
Experience with MS Access.
Experience in or working knowledge of high-voltage switching and protection products and systems, with electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Use 3-D modeling software to develop new parts and assemblies.
Work with engineers and product specialists to develop custom features for existing switch and fuse products.
Create and maintain mechanical designs, engineering documents, and bills of material for existing and new products, and be responsible for the mechanical functionality of assigned projects.
Integrate S&C automation products with other electronics and custom assemblies to meet customer specifications.
Prepare detailed drawings for customer approval, manufacturing, and final assembly.
Work in a team environment and interact with design professionals and members of Sales Services, Production Planning, and Assembly.
Troubleshoot complex assembly problems and develop solutions to design challenges.
Work independently and meet assignment productivity and due dates.
Participate in cross-functional design teams to ensure customer needs are met through high-quality product designs delivered on time.
Provide engineering support as a technical resource for problem-solving in design and production processes.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Group life insurance and optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
Adoption and fertility support
Vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, and company shutdown days
Short-term and long-term disability
Other leaves, paid parental time, and military leave
401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with annual company contributions for eligible participants