Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

SC Electric • Chicago, IL

78d

About The Position

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner! Available Shift: 1st shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Full-Time Fall 2025 Co-Op. Competitive Weekly Pay Period.

Requirements

• Must be in good standing as a student at the bachelor's degree level at an accredited university majoring in Mechanical Engineering or a related major and returning to school full-time after the work session
• Ability to commute and work onsite at S&C in Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
• Ability to work full-time (6 months preferred)
• Strong organization and presentation skills, including ability to prioritize workloads and maintain documentation
• Ability to think analytically, independently, and outside of the box to provide fresh ideas to improve processes
• Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment
• Proficiency in the use of PC using Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and Access
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic bookkeeping skills and ability to read drawings

Responsibilities

• Design fixturing, mold components, and other tooling
• Work with drawings and models using SolidEdge/3DX
• Assist with mold maintenance continuous improvement projects
• Collect and analyze process data using statistical tools
• Conduct experiments and write clear, concise engineering test reports describing the procedures, results, analyses, and conclusions
• Assist with continuous improvement and 5S activities and initiatives
• Create instruction bulletins or process specification procedures for standard work practices related to manufacturing tooling/processes
• Run software simulations pertaining to injection molding processes and mold designs
• Work with process engineering team on capital projects and new product development efforts

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay Period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees