Production Engineering Co-Op- Palatine, IL

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

Part-Time Fall 2025 Co-Op

Competitive Weekly Pay Period

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.

Join Our Team as a Production Engineer Co-Op!

Are you passionate about mechanical or industrial engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to liaison with Production Engineering, Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. As a Production Engineer Co-op, you'll be crucial in improving the current production environment, ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

The Production Engineering Intern will assist the Manager - Quality Assurance and other engineers with projects with engineering enhancement, documentation of current processes, an active member in problem solving efforts, testing, and more. Projects are related to manufacturing engineering, assembly of switchgear, quality assurance projects, equipment validation, and modifications to existing process systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering tasks/calculations.
• Write basic functional descriptions of different electrical systems.
• Analytical thinking and performing SPC calculations based on data collection
• Presentation of information to engineers and management regarding findings or issues
• Prepare engineering documentation for various projects being performed by engineers

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• Must be in good standing as a current student at the Bachelor's degree level at an accredited university majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Comfortable commuting to and working onsite at S&C Electric in Palatine, IL.
• Ability to work Part-Time in Fall 2025 for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Excellent communication skills and basic math/bookkeeping skills.
• Excellent computer proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Prior internship experience in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering a plus.
• Demonstrated use of statistical process controls (MiniTab, etc.)
• Yellow or Green Six Sigma Belt

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing: Frequent.

Lifting: Infrequent under 35 pounds.

Walking: Frequent.

Carrying: Infrequent under 35 pounds.

Pushing: Infrequent.

Pulling: Infrequent.

Bending: Infrequent.

Reaching: Frequent.

Handling: Frequent.

Environment: Office and Production Environment