Mechanical Designer

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

3d•$53,710 - $67,140•Hybrid

About The Position

S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Engineering function. As a Mechanical Designer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. S&C is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution systems. S&C’s Custom Engineering organization designs Engineer-To-Order solutions for a portfolio of products including Circuit-Switchers and Transmission Fuses for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/ commercial power users. In this job, you will report to the Manager – Custom Engineering.

Requirements

Associate degree in mechanical design or equivalent.
Experience in design and drafting of industrial equipment.
Proficiency in the use of CAD systems, specifically 3D modeling, preferably SolidEdge and MicroStation.
General knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
Good PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design and manufacturing environment.
Strong technical abilities with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Outstanding problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

A 4-year BS degree is a plus.
Experience with MS Access is a plus.
Experience in, or working knowledge of, high voltage switching, and protection products and systems with electrical aptitude is not required but is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Using 3-D modeling software to develop new parts and assemblies.
Working with engineers and product specialists in the development of custom features for existing switch and fuse products.
Creating and maintaining mechanical designs, engineering documents, and bills of material associated with existing and new products, being responsible for mechanical functionality of assigned projects.
Integrating S&C automation products with other electronics and custom assemblies to meet customer specifications.
Preparing detailed drawings used for purposes of customer approval, manufacturing, and final assembly.
Working within a team environment including interacting with other design professionals and members of the Sales Services, Production Planning and Assembly groups.
Troubleshooting complex assembly problems and developing solutions to design challenges.
Must be able to work independently, meet productivity and due dates of assignments.
Participating in cross-functional design teams to ensure customer needs are satisfied through high-quality product designs that are delivered in a timely manner.
Providing engineering support to other S&C team members by acting as a technical resource for problem-solving activities in both design and production processes.
Frequently required to lift, carry, push and pull items ranging in weight from 5 to 35 lbs.

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