Process Engineer (Facilities) Intern

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 2026 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 

 Join Our Team as a Process Engineer (Facilities) Intern! 

The Process Engineering Intern will support Project and Senior Engineers with engineering projects on process systems and will support day-to-day production operations as assigned by the Asst. Manager, Process Engineering. Processes supported may include cleaning-phosphating-powder paint systems, electroplating, liquid painting, vacuum systems, vacuum brazing, waste treatment, material handling, and related automation. Activities are typically related to engineering/design/construction/operation of new processes or improvements to manufacturing operations at S&C Electric’s Chicago Headquarters. Engineering tasks supported will include preparation of design criteria, feasibility assessments, commissioning and pilot trials, functional descriptions and sequences of operation, calculations, equipment selection analyses, drawings, sketches/layouts, and specifications, both for process equipment and purchased components. Responsibilities will include authoring of process quality specifications, defining of process limits, analyses of failures, process improvement opportunities, and production acceptance/qualification of materials. Exercising of sound judgment and decision making for assigned responsibilities is expected.   

Specific activities will include the following: 

• Development of technical expertise in coating systems, paint application, corrosion protection, electroplating, chemical processes, precision/critical cleaning, vacuum brazing, and vacuum systems. 

• Daily production support when necessary. 

• Participation in root cause problem solving efforts, both in support of defect correction and process/product continuous improvement 

• Ability to take ownership and work independently within a collaborative setting, work with customers to resolve technical issues, identify root cause, continually improve under the umbrella of safety, quality, delivery, cost. 

• Process controls, automation, material handling system assignments. 

• Performing field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during and after construction and/or rearrangement, transcribe existing building plans into CAD based drawings. 

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

• Pursuing a B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, Industrial preferred, but other disciplines considered) 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills 

• Proficiency in the use of PC using Word, Excel, Project, Access 

• Some CAD skills preferred 
• Basic bookkeeping skills and ability to read drawings 

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Standing: Occasional standing for job site meetings, in-plant survey work and project reviews 

Lifting: Occasional lifting of rolls of plans, project files, survey/measuring equipment, less than 50 pounds 

Walking: Frequent walking throughout the facility both indoors and outdoors

Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects such as plans, rulers, measuring equipment

Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects, if at all.  Maybe related to rearrangement work

Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects, if at all.  Maybe related to rearrangement work 

Bending: Occasional bending during field survey work or access to work areas

Reaching: Infrequent reaching, if any

Handling: Infrequent Handling of parts or tools, if at all 

Other: Frequent use of personal computer, keyboard, monitor and CAD workstation

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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 TAsupport@sandc.com.