Mechanical Designer

S & C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our Chicago engineering team. You’ll develop parts and assemblies using 3D modeling, collaborate with engineers on custom features, and maintain drawings and BOMs for industrial equipment.

You will report to the Manager – Custom Engineering and work across cross-functional groups to ensure designs meet customer specifications and manufacturing needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience in design and drafting of industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD systems, especially 3D modeling (SolidEdge, MicroStation).
• General knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Good PC skills (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word); MS Access a plus.
• HV switching/protection experience is a plus but not required; strong electrical aptitude is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop new parts and assemblies using 3D modeling software.
• Collaborate with engineers and product specialists on custom features.
• Create and maintain mechanical designs and BOMs for projects.
• Integrate automation products with other electronics and assemblies.
• Prepare detailed drawings for customer approval, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Work in a team environment with Sales, Production Planning, and Assembly.

Skills

3D modeling

Design drafting

Engineering basics

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SolidEdge

MicroStation

Job description

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner

Hours

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid
• Flexible Start Time

Compensation

At S&C, weare dedicated to providingcompetitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices.The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $53,710-$67,140. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Designer!

S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Engineering function. As a Mechanical Designer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

S&C is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution systems. S&C’s Custom Engineering organization designs Engineer-To-Order solutions for a portfolio of products including Circuit-Switchers and Transmission Fuses for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/ commercial power users. In this job, you will report to the Manager – Custom Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Using 3-D modeling software to develop new parts and assemblies.
• Working with engineers and product specialists in the development of custom features for existing switch and fuse products.
• Creating and maintaining mechanical designs, engineering documents, and bills of material associated with existing and new products, being responsible for mechanical functionality of assigned projects.
• Integrating S&C automation products with other electronics and custom assemblies to meet customer specifications
• Preparing detailed drawings used for purposes of customer approval, manufacturing, and final assembly.
• Working within a team environment including interacting with other design professionals and members of the Sales Services, Production Planning and Assembly groups.
• Troubleshooting complex assembly problems and developing solutions to design challenges.
• Must be able to work independently, meet productivity and due dates of assignments.
• Participating in cross-functional design teams to ensure customer needs are satisfied through high-quality product designs that are delivered in a timely manner.
• Providing engineering support to other S&C team members by acting as a technical resource for problem-solving activities in both design and production processes.
• Frequently required to lift, carry, push and pull items ranging in weight from 5 to 35 lbs.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or a related field required; bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in design and drafting of industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of CAD systems,specifically 3D modeling, preferably SolidEdge and MicroStation.
• General knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
• Good PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.Experience with MS Access is a plus.
• Experience in, or working knowledge of, high voltage switching, and protection products and systems with electrical aptitude is not required but is a strong plus.
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design and manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical abilities with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Outstanding problem-solving skills

Major Physical Demands:

• Standing: Occasional standing for work,
• Lifting: Occasional lifting of switchgear components, less than 40 pounds
• Walking: Occasional walking throughout the facility
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects
• Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects
• Bending: Occasional bending during access to equipment
• Reaching: Infrequent reaching
• Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools
• Environment:Standard office

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].

No Fixed Deadline.