Engineering Systems Co-Op: Hands-On Design & Training

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

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.