Manufacturing Engineer Intern
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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
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.
Competitive Weekly Pay Period
The Manufacturing Engineering team in Lateral Automation Production leads and supports the development and optimization of S&C’s assembly processes. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering, Facilities, Quality Assurance, and Assembly, to improve existing processes and support new initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in process development, documentation, and continuous improvement. The position reports to the Manager – Manufacturing Engineering.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop and update process documentation, work instructions and routings to support Lateral Automation assembly operations.
- Assist in identifying and resolving assembly process issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Conduct time studies and process evaluations to improve throughput, reduce waste, and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Support safety, quality, and efficiency improvements at workstations across multiple production lines.
- Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop and enhance fixtures and tooling.
- Contribute to plant layout updates and support capital projects alongside Manufacturing and Project Engineers.
To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:
Required:
- In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related field).
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and contributing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred:
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Standing: Occasional standing on shop floor.
- 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.
- Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects.
- Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects.
- Bending: Occasional bending.
- Reaching: Infrequent reaching.
- Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools.
- Other: Frequent use of personal computer, keyboard, monitor.
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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 [email protected].
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For electric utilities and large-scale power users, ensuring a consistent and reliable flow of electricity is not just a convenience; it's a critical necessity. The modern world's growing dependence on power means that any interruption can have significant consequences, from disrupting daily life in communities to halting operations in essential facilities like hospitals, data centers, and manufacturing plants. Customers face the constant challenge of an aging power grid infrastructure and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, which threaten the stability of their power supply. This is why S&C Electric Company is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that directly address these vulnerabilities. Our customers need a grid that is not only reliable but also resilient and intelligent enough to handle the demands of today and the future. We work closely with them to understand their unique challenges, whether it's mitigating wildfire risks, integrating renewable energy sources, or preventing costly outages in critical industrial processes. S&C's approach is centered on empowering our customers to transform the grid. We provide advanced switching, protection, and control products designed to automate, modernize, and enhance their power distribution systems from the substation to the grid's edge. Our solutions, such as self-healing technologies, can automatically detect and isolate faults, rerouting power to minimize the scope and duration of an outage. This means fewer disruptions for homes and businesses and enhanced safety for the public and utility crews. By engineering quality, reliability, and durability into every product, we provide our customers with the tools they need to build a smarter, more resilient electrical infrastructure. We understand that our customers are at the forefront of the global energy transition, and we are committed to being their trusted partner, providing not just cutting-edge technology but also the expert support and training needed to navigate the complexities of a changing energy landscape and ensure an outage-free, sustainable energy future for everyone.
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