Engineering Systems Co-Op

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

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a 1st shift Full-Time Fall 2026 Co-Op in Chicago. The role supports Engineering and Design Software used by the Engineering Systems team, with an hourly pay range and a path to long-term growth within a 100% employee-owned organization.

As a co-op you will assist in business-critical technical tasks, develop user documentation, and help troubleshoot software and design issues while supporting upgrades and standard work practices.

Qualifications

• In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college with a concentration in mechanical engineering or industrial/related technical field and returning to school full-time after the work session.
• Basic knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing concepts and methods.
• Ability to prioritize workload to complete multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical skills and the initiative to stay current with S&C's core engineering and manufacturing systems.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to understand how technical issues impact business decisions.
• Energetic and positive attitude.
• Experience with Solid Edge or similar CAD software for parametric modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Working with business clients, peers, and software suppliers to satisfy business requirements and support design, engineering, and document control applications managed by the Engineering Systems team.
• Develop and deliver documentation and training to users.
• Providing end-user support services that include troubleshooting, investigating, and resolving model, software, and system usage problems.
• Participate in testing functional and technical system upgrades.
• Follow established standard work practices and procedures; defining new standard work as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Design concepts

Engineering concepts

Manufacturing concepts

Education

In-progress degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

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 2026 Co-Op

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.

Competitive Weekly Pay Period

Thisengineeringco-oppositionfocuses onsupporting Engineering and Design Software used at S&C.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working with business clients, peers, and software supplierstosatisfy business requirementsand support design, engineering, and document control applications managed by the Engineering Systems team.
• Develop and deliver documentation and training to users.
• Providing end-user support services that include troubleshooting, investigating, and resolving model, software, and system usage problems.
• Participate in testing functional and technical system upgrades.
• Followestablished standard workpracticesand procedures; definingnew standard work asappropriate.

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in mechanicalengineering,industrial engineering,or other relatedtechnical field and returning to school full-time after the work session.
• Basic knowledgeof design, engineering,and manufacturing concepts and methods
• Ability to prioritize workload to complete multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Goodanalytical skills and the initiative to remain current with S&C's core engineering and manufacturing systems
• Goodcommunicationskills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to grasp how technical issuesimpact businessdecisions
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Experience with one or more of the followingisa plus:Computer Programming& Use ofSolid Edgeor similarCAD softwarefor parametric modeling.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: Occasional standing on shop floor.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of production parts and tooling less than 50 pounds.
• Walking: Frequent walking throughout the facility both indoors and outdoors.
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects.
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects.
• Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects.
• Bending: Occasional bending.
• Reaching: Infrequent reaching.
• Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools.
• Other: Frequent use of personal computer, keyboard, monitor.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail].