Tool Design Engineer Intern: CAD, Tooling & Process Innovation

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

Job summary

S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned firm, offers a Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship in mechanical/industrial engineering. In-progress students returning to school full-time, exposure to CAD, PLM, Oracle, and Microsoft Office, plus hands-on work on the shop floor to improve processes and tooling.

1st shift: 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday. Strong emphasis on analytical thinking, teamwork, and communication as you support tool design, drawings, and documentation.

Qualifications

• In-progress degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering returning to school full-time after the work session.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving mindset.
• Able to work in a production/plant environment.
• Proficient in CAD, PLM, Microsoft Office, Oracle.
• Able to read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Solve design and manufacturing problems using engineering calculations and theory.
• Support continuous improvement of processes, tools/equipment, and products.
• Provide engineering support for tooling shop.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLM

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned firm, offers a Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship in mechanical/industrial engineering. In-progress students returning to school full-time, exposure to CAD, PLM, Oracle, and Microsoft Office, plus hands-on work on the shop floor to improve processes and tooling.

1st shift: 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday. Strong emphasis on analytical thinking, teamwork, and communication as you support tool design, drawings, and documentation.