Mechanical Engineer II — Grid Innovation & ESOP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Retirement Benefits (401k/ESOP)

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Technology Breakthrough and Innovation team. You will contribute to design, analysis, and product development for next generation grid solutions, applying CAD tools and GD&T principles.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams, perform simulations, support manufacturing, and help drive continuous improvement while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of Mechanical Engineering experience with strong aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in CAD and/or similar tools; familiarity with engineering software for modeling and simulation.
• Good communication skills across levels of the organization (supply-chain, production, electronics).
• Experience with manufacturing technologies, preferably in electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical engineering tasks including tolerance analysis and full cycle component design.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to support design decisions.
• Create mechanical designs from concept to production using CAD tools; ensure accurate schematics and documentation.
• Engage with suppliers to support component development and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with project managers and other engineering disciplines on planning and documentation.
• Conduct mechanical testing and present data-driven insights to the team.
• Support new product design, prototyping, validation, and design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication across organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strong math skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Power BI

Job description

S&C Electric Company in Chicago is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Technology Breakthrough and Innovation team. You will contribute to design, analysis, and product development for next generation grid solutions, applying CAD tools and GD&T principles.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams, perform simulations, support manufacturing, and help drive continuous improvement while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.