Material Engineer Intern

Location: Chicago, IL, United States Department: 003 - 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 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

Analytical Services is responsible for material testing and insuring conformance to applicable material specifications and periodically reviewing material specifications for accuracy. The intern candidate would work in the Analytical lab, report to the Assistant Manager of Analytical Services, and be located at S&C Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

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

Follow procedures and practices to perform routine analysis on various materials including coatings, plastics and metals that are used in equipment production.

Work closely with team members to support the improvement of materials and processes for new/existing products.

Analyze samples from wastewater treatment processes.

Troubleshoot chemical related processes employed throughout the company and evaluate potential changes or improvements to the processes.

Test and document for improved process workflow and the creation of standardized work.

Occasionally write clear and concise technical reports describing the work with sufficient detail so it can be reproduced.

Analyze, select or recommend materials for new or existing products or products returned from the field.

Analyze metal fabrication problems pertaining to materials, tooling or processes.

Prepare samples for the optical or scanning electron microscopes and then complete the examination.

Use Rockwell, Brinell, and Knoop Hardness testing equipment.

Work with hourly personnel and supervision at all levels, product engineers, sales, field service and Global Supply Specialist including Suppliers to inform, educate and resolve product issues.

Provide assistance, guidance and problem solving results to other departments and regional centers.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Work on multiple projects simultaneously and able to work well with others in an LPS team environment.

Create technical reports and method development procedures or standard work to be reviewed by peers or department leadership.

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 Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or other related discipline and returning to school full-time at the end of the internship.

Knowledge of Metallurgy, Chemistry, and/or associated processes.

Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and use of common instrumentation is preferred.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and other PC skills.

Have excellent verbal and written communications skills.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing:    Occasional standing for work

Lifting:         Occasional lifting of controls and test equipment, less than 50 pounds

Walking:       Occasional walking throughout the facility

Carrying:      Occasional carrying of light objects

Pushing:       Infrequent pushing of objects, possibly related to rearrangement work

Pulling:         Infrequent pulling of objects, possibly related to rearrangement work

Bending:       Occasional bending during access to equipment

Reaching:      Infrequent reaching

Handling:  Frequent handling of sample parts use of various hand or power tools.  Safe handling of a variety of chemicals and compounds.

Environment: Full service Analytical Laboratory capable of analyzing plastics, rubbers, metals, alloys, paints, coatings, aqueous solutions, nonmetallic solids and organic liquids along with a standard office/desktop workspace.

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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].