Mechanical Engineer Intern- Palatine,IL

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

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is offering a Full-Time Summer 2027 internship in Palatine, IL. The role supports the Series 2000 team, with responsibilities across creating work instructions, time studies, and administrative tasks.

Interns gain hands-on experience by collaborating with experienced engineers in a supportive environment. The program emphasizes growth, equitable compensation between $22 and $30 per hour, and opportunities to contribute to ongoing projects while balancing academic commitments

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an accredited degree with a focus in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create work instructions and perform time studies.
• Support team with administrative tasks and daily operations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas.
• Manage and update databases/spreadsheets.
• Complete assigned projects within deadlines.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

In-progress degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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 Summer 2027 Internship

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

A motivated and enthusiastic Mechanical engineer Intern is sought to join the Series 2000 team. This internship offers an opportunity to describe the overall purpose of the internship and what the intern will learn. Interns work closely with experienced professionals on various projects, gaining hands-on experience and developing skills in a supportive environment.

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

• Create work instructions, time study.
• Support team members with mentioning administrative tasks or day-to-day operations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to mention area of contribution, for example, foster innovation.
• Manage and update mention specific databases or spreadsheets.
• Complete assigned projects within deadlines.

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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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] .