Chemical Engineering Co-Op: Process Data & Mold Design

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago, IL invites students to join our Fall 2026 Co-Op. This 1st shift, on-site role offers hands-on experience in polymer products process engineering, with an hourly range of $22 to $30 based on experience.

As a co-op, you will support routine testing, data collection, and process improvement while working with the Polymer Products team at our Chicago headquarters. Applicants should be pursuing an engineering degree and able to commit for six months.

Qualifications

• In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college with a concentration in Chemical Engineering, 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

• Perform routine material testing on epoxy polymer formulations, including but not limited to density, viscosity, LOI, DSC, and block molds
• Test raw materials used to formulate epoxy polymers
• 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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

In-progress degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Visio

Project

Access

Job description

S&C Electric Company in Chicago, IL invites students to join our Fall 2026 Co-Op. This 1st shift, on-site role offers hands-on experience in polymer products process engineering, with an hourly range of $22 to $30 based on experience.

As a co-op, you will support routine testing, data collection, and process improvement while working with the Polymer Products team at our Chicago headquarters. Applicants should be pursuing an engineering degree and able to commit for six months.