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Mechanical Engineer Intern, Reliability

S&C Electric Company

On-site
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Internship
$46k–$62kPosted 19m ago

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Job description

S&C Electric Company is hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern, Reliability — a full-time, based in Chicago, IL role ($46k–$62k). Apply directly on S&C Electric Company's careers page below.

Mechanical Engineer (Reliability) Intern

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

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 responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

  • Ensure the reliability of equipment and processes 

  • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance 

  • Conduct a variety of failure analyses, including root cause, Weibull, and fault tree analysis 

  • Identify risks to business operations and develop corrective actions 

  • Contribute to the continual improvement process 

 

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:  

  • In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering and returning to school full-time at the end of the internship. 

  • Able to work Full-Time in Summer 2027 

  • Professional experience in manufacturing/production and reliability 

  • Data analytics skills 

  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude 

  • Analytical skills 

  • Familiarity with Windows, Excel, Word, AutoCad or other CAD software 

  • Excellent communications skills 

 

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

  • Standing 

  • Lifting 

  • Walking 

  • Carrying 

  • Pushing 

  • Pulling 

  • Bending 

 

Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.  

  

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 TAsupport@sandc.com.  

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership. 

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. 

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
  • Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Mechanical Engineer Intern, Reliability at S&C Electric Company?

The estimated salary range for Mechanical Engineer Intern, Reliability at S&C Electric Company is $46,000 - $62,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Mechanical Engineer Intern, Reliability at S&C Electric Company?

The required skills for Mechanical Engineer Intern, Reliability at S&C Electric Company include: AutoCAD, Excel, Word.

What is the seniority level for Mechanical Engineer Intern, Reliability at S&C Electric Company?

Mechanical Engineer Intern, Reliability at S&C Electric Company is a Internship level position.

How do I apply for Mechanical Engineer Intern, Reliability at S&C Electric Company?

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