S&C is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution. Among them is S&C's line of Metal-Enclosed Switchgear products. In this job, you will report to the Manager - Custom Engineering - Metal-Enclosed Switchgear. Your primary responsibilities will be the CAD design of components and assemblies that make up the various product lines within Metal-Enclosed Switchgear, including PMX Switchgear, System VI Switchgear and Custom Metal-Enclosed Switchgear.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Using 3-D modeling software to develop new parts and assemblies (primarily sheet steel).
- Working with engineers and product specialists in the development of custom features for existing products.
- Creating and maintaining mechanical designs and engineering documents associated with existing and new products, being responsible for mechanical functionality of assigned projects.
- Preparing detailed drawings used for purposes of customer approval, manufacturing, and final assembly.
- Working within a team environment including interacting with other design professionals and members of the sales services, production control and assembly groups
- Troubleshooting complex shop problems and developing solutions to design issues.
To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:
- A two-year degree in design or mechanical engineering technology or the equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in the use of CAD systems, specifically 3D modeling, preferably SolidEdge
- General knowledge of design, manufacturing and creating 3D models, preferably with sheet metal
- Good PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with MS Access a plus.
- General knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
- Very good communications and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills.
Major Physical Demands:
- Standing: Occasional standing when working with or supporting production manufacturing related processes.
- Lifting: Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds when working with or supporting production manufacturing related processes.
- Walking: Occasional walking up to 1 mile within the company facility.
- Carrying: Occasional carrying of equipment when working with or supporting product manufacturing related processes.
- Pushing: Occasional pushing of equipment when working with or supporting product manufacturing related processes.
- Pulling: Occasional pulling of equipment when working with or supporting product manufacturing related processes.
- Bending: Occasional bending when working with or supporting product manufacturing related processes.
- Reaching: Occasional reaching for equipment when working with or supporting product manufacturing related processes.
- Handling: Occasional handling of equipment when working with or supporting product manufacturing related processes.
- Environment: Physical demands are those mostly associated with a regular office environment.
Req Id 2430
S & C Electric Company (Headquarters)
6601 North Ridge Boulevard
Chicago
Illinois United States
www.sandc.com
S&C Electric Company is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution.
S&C's products help deliver electric power efficiently and reliably. Some are used to switch circuits. Others minimize damage to equipment in the event of a fault or reduce the area of an outage by automatically rerouting power flow; S&C's sophisticated power-quality products can deliver uninterrupted power for an entire facility, for crucial process industries.
In addition, S&C offers a wide range of engineering, laboratory, and testing services for electric utilities and commercial, industrial, and institutional power systems.
S&C provides solutions for customers worldwide. The company has engineering offices and manufacturing facilities in Chicago, Illinois; Franklin, Wisconsin; Alameda, California; Duvall, Washington; Rockville, Maryland; and Orlando, Florida. S&C subsidiaries operate in Toronto, Canada; Curitiba, Brazil; Mexico City and Aguascalientes, Mexico; Wales, United Kingdom; South Yarra, Australia; and Suzhou, China.
Thank you for your interest in S&C Electric Company. S&C has a proud and longstanding tradition of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Further, S&C is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure that qualified females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities can pursue equal employment opportunities. For information regarding equal employment opportunity, please see www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
