Mechanical Engineer II — Employee-Owned Grid Innovation

S & C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) + ESOP

Paid holidays

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

S&C Electric Company seeks a Mechanical Engineer II in Chicago to join our Technology Breakthrough and Innovation team. You’ll design, prototype, test, and document innovative mechanical concepts for power systems.

The role emphasizes CAD-driven development, collaboration across engineering disciplines, and balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability with opportunities for hands-on prototyping and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 2–4 years of Mechanical Engineering experience required.
• Strong CAD and problem-solving abilities expected.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across supply-chain, production and electronics contexts.

Responsibilities

• Product Support: perform tolerance analysis and complete component design with moderate supervision.
• Simulation & Technical Analysis: run engineering calculations and simulations to inform design decisions.
• Design & Documentation: create mechanical designs and maintain accurate drawings and schematics.
• Supplier Collaboration: engage with suppliers to support development and resolve issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with project managers and other engineering disciplines.
• Research & Technology: conduct tests, analyze results, and report findings.
• New Product Design: help develop concepts and refine designs for manufacturability.
• Continuous Improvement: learn and apply improvements with mentorship.
• Compliance: follow company policies and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

S&C Electric Company seeks a Mechanical Engineer II in Chicago to join our Technology Breakthrough and Innovation team. You’ll design, prototype, test, and document innovative mechanical concepts for power systems.

The role emphasizes CAD-driven development, collaboration across engineering disciplines, and balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability with opportunities for hands-on prototyping and design reviews.