S&C Electric Company
S&C Electric Company
S&C Electric Company develops and manufactures equipment and software that help utilities and commercial and industrial organizations distribute and protect electrical power. Its portfolio includes switchgear, reclosers, fuses, pad-mounted gear, controllers, microgrid control systems, and automation and communications software for managing distribution networks. The company also provides engineering, consulting, cybersecurity, laboratory, and field services. Its work supports power infrastructure across settings including airports, data centers, government and military facilities, healthcare, mining, universities, and wastewater treatment, with a focus on grid reliability, resilience, automation, and fault interruption for both underground and overhead systems.

Mechanical Designer, Custom Power Equipment

Designs 3D parts, assemblies, drawings, and bills of material for S&C Electric’s custom power-grid equipment. Supports switchgear production and customer-specific engineering solutions.

Description

  • Create parts and assemblies with 3D modeling software
  • Partner with engineers and product specialists to develop custom features for existing switch and fuse products
  • Develop and maintain mechanical designs, engineering documents, and bills of material for new and existing products
  • Own the mechanical functionality of assigned projects
  • Integrate S&C automation products with electronics and custom assemblies to meet customer specifications
  • Prepare detailed drawings for customer approval, manufacturing, and final assembly
  • Coordinate with design professionals, Sales Services, Production Planning, and Assembly teams
  • Diagnose complex assembly issues and develop design solutions
  • Work independently while meeting productivity goals and assignment deadlines
  • Contribute to cross-functional design teams delivering products that meet customer needs
  • Provide technical engineering support for design and production problem-solving
  • Report to the Manager of Custom Engineering
  • Work in a standard office setting, with occasional walking through facilities, bending, reaching, and handling parts or tools

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Mechanical Design or a related field is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred
  • Experience designing and drafting industrial equipment
  • Proficiency with CAD systems and 3D modeling; Solid Edge and MicroStation are preferred
  • General knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word
  • Experience with Microsoft Access is a plus
  • Experience with or working knowledge of high-voltage switching and protection products and systems is a strong plus
  • Electrical aptitude is a strong plus
  • Ability to work independently and meet productivity goals and assignment deadlines
  • Self-motivated and well organized, with the ability to work in a fast-paced design and manufacturing environment
  • Strong technical skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing 5 to 35 pounds
  • Occasional lifting of switchgear components weighing less than 40 pounds

Benefits

  • Annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Medical and prescription coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Group life insurance
  • Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance
  • Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program and family-forming benefits for adoption and fertility support
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time
  • Paid holidays and company shutdown days
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Other leaves
  • Paid parental time
  • Military leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
  • Annual company ESOP contributions exceeding 11% of eligible earnings
  • Hybrid work
  • Flexible start time
  • Employee-owned company

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