Mechanical Engineer I

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact, helping to transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has over a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012, continuing its legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. The company's products contribute to a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid, adapting to severe weather and transitioning to clean energy. S&C is large enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for individual employees to make a direct impact. Joining S&C offers opportunities to positively impact on and off the job and become an employee-owner. S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate its Mechanical Engineering function. As a Mechanical Engineer I, you will be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting a diverse team. This role supports the development of new and sustaining products by assisting in design, prototyping, testing, and documentation, working closely with senior-level engineers to actively learn about products and grow through experience and mentorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 0-2 Years of experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Basic proficiency in CAD and/or similar tools.
• Basic familiarity with engineering software for modeling and simulation.
• Preliminary skills in effective problem-solving and able to communicate across some levels of the organization related to concepts of supply-chain, production, and electronics.
• A basic understanding of various manufacturing technologies and methods, preferably within the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation), able to partner with and communicate with customers, both technical and non-technical.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Support organizational planning through coordinating with internal and external resources, and the ability to balance critical priorities.
• Sound business sense and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed actions, solve complex problems, and drive learning.

Nice To Haves

• Minor in Electrical Engineering, Power Hardware Engineering, Computer Science.
• Exposure to FEA, CFD, or thermal simulation tools and an understanding of their application to hardware design and validation.
• Experience with power hardware, circuit design, and IEEE standards.
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, assembly, or testing of electro‑mechanical or power hardware components.
• Familiarity with thermal management solutions for electronics (heat sinks, airflow design, material selection).
• Basic knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
• Understanding of common manufacturing and assembly processes used in electronics and power hardware (sheet metal, PCB assemblies, enclosures, fasteners).
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Exposure to quality and continuous improvement tools (FMEA, root cause analysis, SPC, lean manufacturing concepts).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical systems for current and pre-production projects and products.
• Contribute to product development efforts by supporting prototyping and testing new technologies.
• Create and modify 3D models, schematic engineering drawings, and utilize CAD software.
• Apply basic programming and tool usage to support model creation and documentation.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and simulations using FEA tools to support design validation and performance analysis.
• Document findings and analysis.
• Participate in building and testing mechanical prototypes.
• Conduct mechanical, environmental, and vibration performance tests under guidance from senior engineers.
• Learn product functionality and capabilities through hands-on experience and mentorship from senior-level engineers.
• Support root cause analysis and RMA processing.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare 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)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
• Retirement Benefits: 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; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees