Tool Design Engineer Intern

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

S&C Electric Company is offering a Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship in Chicago, IL. The program provides hands-on experience in mechanical and industrial engineering with exposure to tooling, CAD/PLM, and production environments.

The internship pays between $22 and $30 per hour, commensurate with experience, with a 1st shift schedule and opportunities to learn and grow within a 100% employee-owned company.

Formación

• In-progress degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related major and returning to school full-time after the work session.
• Ability to think analytically, independently, and outside of the box to improve processes.
• Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in CAD, PLM, Microsoft Office, Oracle.

Responsabilidades

• Solve design and manufacturing problems using engineering calculations and theory.
• Support continuous improvement of processes, tools/equipment, and products by problem solving.
• Provide engineering support for the tool shop.
• Investigate tooling issues and write clear engineering reports detailing procedures and conclusions.
• Work with operations to create instructions for standard work practices regarding tooling/processes.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Communication skills

Teamwork

Educación

In-progress degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

CAD

PLM

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

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: 7:00 am – 3:30 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.

Responsibilities

• In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related major and returning to school full-time after the work session.
• Ability to think analytically, independently, and outside of the box to provide fresh ideas to improve processes.
• Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of PC using CAD, PLM, Microsoft Office, Oracle.
• Basic bookkeeping skills and ability to read drawings.
• Able to work Full-Time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Solve design and manufacturing related problems through use of fundamental engineering calculations and theory.
• Work closely with team members to support the continuous improvement of processes, tools/equipment, and manufactured products by participating in problem solving activities.
• Provide engineering support for tool shop.
• Investigate tooling related issues and write clear, concise engineering reports describing the procedures, results, analyzes, and conclusions.
• Work closely with operations team to create instruction bulletins for standard work practices with regards to tooling/processes.
• Work closely with design engineering team to design new tools and fixtures.
• Design tool models using CAD software.
• Create documentations such as drawings and specifications relevant to projects.
• Maintain accurate tool engineering documentation in PLM and ERP system.
• Maintain legacy tool engineering documentation.

Major Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasional standing on production floor for troubleshooting or equipment startup.
• 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 such as measuring equipment, prints, etc.
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects, possibly related to production support, startup work.
• Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects, possibly related to production support, startup work.
• Bending: Occasional bending during production support, startup work.
• Reaching: Infrequent reaching.
• Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools.
• Other: Frequent use of personal computers, 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].

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

• 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).