Mechanical Engineer II

S&C Electric Company•Palatine, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
2+ Years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
Excellent mechanical aptitude.
Good electrical/mechanical aptitude to be able to aid in design and testing.
Good proficiency in CAD and/or similar tools.
Good understanding of engineering software, design principles, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing technologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and able to communicate across levels of the organization related to concepts of supply-chain, supplier quality and production.
Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
Great 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.
Effective organizational planning skills, coordinating 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.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI, or other similar systems. Including great data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Execute mechanical engineering tasks such as tolerance analysis and full life cycle component design.
Execute projects and tasks with moderate independence, with some oversight from senior-level engineers, applying sound mechanical judgement and problem-solving skills.
Support root cause analysis, troubleshoot production problems, and assist in RMA analysis.
Perform engineering calculations and simulations to support design decisions and performance.
Create mechanical designs from concept to production using CAD tools.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering schematics and documentation.
Engage with suppliers to support component development and troubleshooting.
Participate in technical discussions to resolve issues related to part quality, performance, or manufacturability.
Collaborate with project managers and other engineering disciplines and contribute to project planning and documentation efforts.
Conduct mechanical testing, analyze results, compile findings into a formal report, and present data-driven insights to the mechanical engineering team.
Support creation of new products and modifications to existing products by developing mechanical concepts and refining designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Assist in prototyping development, design validation, and participate in design reviews with cross-functional teams.
Learn product functionality and capabilities through hands-on experience and mentorship from senior-level engineers.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.