Mechanical Engineer Intern- Palatine,IL

S&C Electric Company; Palatine (IL); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join S&C Electric Company as a Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern on the 1st shift (8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday) in Palatine, IL. This internship offers hands‑on experience, mentorship, and exposure to series 2000 projects while building essential skills in a manufacturing setting.

We provide a transparent pay range of $22–$30 per hour based on experience. You will work with experienced professionals, gain practical knowledge, and contribute to meaningful projects on the power grid

Qualifikationen

• In‑progress degree program from an accredited university/college with a concentration in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Aufgaben

• Create work instructions and time studies.
• Support team members with administrative tasks or day‑to‑day operations.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas.
• Manage and update databases or spreadsheets.
• Complete assigned projects within deadlines.

Kenntnisse

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Engineering student

Ausbildung

In-progress degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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].

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits Package

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).