Materials Project Engineer

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.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner.

Hours

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site

Competitive Monthly Pay Period

Benefit Overview

• Competitive complete benefits package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves
  • Dependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit
  • Annual bonus for individual and company performance
• Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
• Referral Bonus program
• PPE provided.
• Career Advancement and Development Opportunities

Join Our Team as a Materials Project Engineer!

Are you passionate about Technology Breakthrough and Innovation? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our TBI department. As a Materials Project Engineer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

The Materials Project Engineer at S&C plays a critical role in supporting the development and commercialization of new medium voltage distribution switchgear products for the utility market. This role focuses on the formulation, design, prototyping, and evaluation of mechanical and electrically insulating structures and components. The Materials Project Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that new product concepts are effectively developed and brought to market.

Key Responsibilities:

• New Product Development Support: Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop new engineering materials, contributing to the successful commercialization of medium voltage electrical products. Formulates and designs materials and components, including prototypes, for new product concepts.
• Materials and Process Technology Expertise: Applies advanced knowledge of materials and process technologies to support product development.
• Project Support: Manages multiple tasks and supports multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Material Testing: Utilizes a range of specialized testing equipment to evaluate material properties and ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the latest advancements in materials science and engineering.
• Product Development Documentation: Support the development and revision of documents and technical requirements.
• Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

Additional Functions:

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in materials engineering, particularly in new product development and commercialization.
• Proven track record of developing and bringing new products to market.
• Advanced understanding of materials science.
• Able to apply innovative problem-solving techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with DFMA, DFMEA, and other engineering analysis tools.
• Great communication skills.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
• Sound business sense and analytical skills.
• Rounded interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD software.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or PhD in one of the above fields.
• Additional coursework or experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the electrical utility market or related industries.

Environmental and Hazardous Conditions:

• Continuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned office/manufacturing based environment.
• Infrequently exposed to various hazardous conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, Walking, Manual Dexterity, Ascending/Descending, Observation/Eyesight, Communication, Travel.

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.