Tool Design Engineer Intern
Job description
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: 7:00 am – 3:30 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 responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
•In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related major and returning to school full-time after the work session.
• Ability to think analytically, independently, and outside of the box to provide fresh ideas to improve processes.
• Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of PC using CAD, PLM, Microsoft Office, Oracle.
• Basic bookkeeping skills and ability to read drawings.
• Able to work Full-Time.
To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:
- Solve design and manufacturing related problems through use of fundamental engineering calculations and theory.
- Work closely with team members to support the continuous improvement of processes, tools/equipment, and manufactured products by participating in problem solving activities.
- Provide engineering support for tool shop.
- Investigate tooling related issues and write clear, concise engineering reports describing the procedures, results, analyses, and conclusions.
- Work closely with operations team to create instruction bulletins for standard work practices with regards to tooling/processes.
- Work closely with design engineering team to design new tools and fixtures.
- Design tool models using CAD software.
- Create documentations such as drawings and specifications relevant to projects.
- Maintain accurate tool engineering documentation in PLM and ERP system.
- Maintain legacy tool engineering documentation.
MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Standing: Occasional standing on production floor for troubleshooting or equipment startup.
• 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 such as measuring equipment, prints, etc.
• Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects, possibly related to production support, startup work.
• Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects, possibly related to production support, startup work.
• Bending: Occasional bending during production support, startup work.
• Reaching: Infrequent reaching.
• Handling: Occasional handling of parts or tools.
• Other: Frequent use of personal computers, 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].
Skills mentioned
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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