Mechanical Engineer III

S&C Electric Company•Palatine, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer III at S&C Electric Company applies strong technical expertise in mechanical and electromechanical systems, leads complex problem-solving efforts, mentors junior engineers, and contributes throughout the product development life cycle. The role supports product development from concept through validation and release, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturing standards. It also involves troubleshooting production issues, conducting root cause and RMA analyses, performing engineering analysis and testing, and developing mechanical designs and documentation using CAD tools. The position works with suppliers, external partners, project managers, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve component issues and support production readiness. It drives mechanical testing and validation, analyzes data and reports results, contributes to new product design and prototyping, and leads Mechanical Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for electromechanical subsystems. The role is onsite at S&C’s Palatine, Illinois facility, with stated hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; extended hours may be necessary when required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Strong proficiency with CAD and FEA tools.
Broad experience with electromechanical systems and component-level design.
Ability to communicate across organizational levels about supply chain, production, and electronics concepts.
Understanding of manufacturing technologies and methods.
Interpersonal skills to build relationships based on mutual trust and respect and foster collaboration with diverse audiences.
Strong written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical customers.
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
Organizational planning skills, including coordinating internal and external resources and balancing priorities.
Business sense and analytical skills, including using and analyzing data to inform actions, solve complex problems, and drive learning.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and work extended hours when necessary.
Computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Power BI, or similar systems; strong data analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Project Planning.

Responsibilities

Support and guide the product development cycle from concept to validation and release, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturing standards.
Manage root cause analysis, troubleshoot production problems, and assist with RMA analysis.
Design and analyze mechanical components and systems, including stress and strain evaluations, tolerance analysis, and validation testing.
Use engineering tools and simulations to address complex design challenges.
Create mechanical designs from concept to production using CAD tools and ensure engineering schematics and documentation are accurate and complete.
Apply GD&T principles to engineering drawings.
Communicate with suppliers and coordinate manufacturing decisions; collaborate with external partners and internal model specialists to resolve component issues and ensure production readiness.
Coordinate with project managers, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders, using tools to manage documents, track progress, and support communication.
Drive mechanical testing and validation; analyze data, compile reports, and present actionable findings to inform design decisions and innovation.
Develop mechanical concepts and refine new product designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Assist with prototyping and design validation, and participate in cross-functional design reviews.
Lead Mechanical Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for electromechanical subsystems, identifying potential failure modes, assessing risks, and recommending design or process improvements.
Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, lead brainstorming sessions, and help resolve design and component-related issues.
Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.