Staff Engineer - Process Engineering

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 116,534 - 154,413; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leader in electrical engineering is seeking a Staff Engineer to join their process engineering team in Chicago. This role involves tackling projects that improve operations while working collaboratively with various departments. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in relevant engineering fields, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and strong skills in project management and cost estimation. The position offers competitive compensation, including an annual incentive plan and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant engineering experience in operations or manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in budget & cost estimating for large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering tasks for process systems.
• Prepare feasibility assessments and cost estimates.
• Coordinate work with contractors on assigned projects.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Budgeting and cost estimation

ISO-9001 Quality Management System

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Statistical software (e.g., Minitab)

Job description

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.

Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm On‑Site (Chicago, IL)

Compensation

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 annual base salary range for this position is $116,534 – $154,413.38. 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.

Staff Engineer – Process Engineering

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our process engineering function. As a Staff Engineer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The position leads ongoing improvement engineering tasks and capital improvement projects as assigned by the Manager – Process Engineering. The position will work with Operations, Quality, Facilities and Maintenance to identify, measure, analyze, improve and control performance of the feeder plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform project engineering on process systems as assigned by the Manager – Process Engineering. This may include cleaning‑phosphating‑powder paint systems, electroplating, liquid painting, vacuum systems, vacuum brazing, waste treatment, material handling and related automation. Activities are typically related to engineering/design/construction of new processes or improvements to manufacturing operations at S&C Electric’s Chicago Headquarters. Travel to other manufacturing locations will sometimes be required.
• Ongoing engineering tasks will include preparation of design criteria, feasibility assessments, treatability and pilot trials, functional description and sequences of operations, calculations, equipment selection, drawings, sketches/layouts and specifications. The team member will be expected to author process quality specifications, define process limits, analyze failures and process improvements and complete production acceptance/qualification of materials.
• Capital project engineering tasks will include preparation of cost estimates, schedules, purchase documents, drawing reviews, handling of drawings and submittals and field work. The team member will be expected to complete field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during and after construction and/or rearrangement, including transcription of existing building plans into CAD based drawings. Project management tasks will include design, construction, commissioning, establishment of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, requiring interface with maintenance and production. The team member will be required to coordinate work with outside contractors and engineers on assigned projects as well as in‑house maintenance. Exercising sound judgement and decision making for assigned responsibilities is expected.

Job Requirements

• 10 years of relevant and progressive experience in Quality, Design, Operations, Process, Maintenance or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other relevant Engineering.
• Ability to take ownership and work independently within a collaborative setting to work with customers to resolve technical issues, identify root cause, continually improve under the umbrella of safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Budget & Cost estimating experience for capital projects exceeding $1,000,000.
• Ability to prepare calculations, P&IDs, specifications, functional descriptions, equipment schedules, physicals/isometrics and interpret wiring diagrams/controls.
• Familiarity with process controls, automation, material handling system assignments.
• Experience with commissioning manufacturing equipment and systems, startup and troubleshooting.
• Excellent MS and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of and application of ISO‑9001 Quality Management System (QMS) practices.
• Practiced application of systematic problem‑solving systems, e.g., DMAIC, RCA, 5‑Why, A3, 8D etc.
• Unit operations and support system assessment‑implementation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic bookkeeping/project accounting skills.

Preferred

• Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab, R, SPSS, etc.
• Knowledge of related industry codes and standards – ACS, AIChE, ASME, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, UL, Chicago Code.

Major Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasionally required to sit in a stationary position for hours at a time throughout the work day.
• Walking: Frequently walking throughout the facility.
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects.
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects.
• Observation/Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.
• Environment: Standard office.

Benefits

• 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.

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].