Senior Engineer

Description

• Perform project engineering on process systems as assigned by the Manager-Process Engineering. This 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 of new processes or improvements to manufacturing operations at S&C Electric's Chicago Headquarters. Travel to other manufacturing locations will sometimes be required.
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
• Ongoing engineering tasks will include preparation of design criteria, feasibility assessments, treatability and pilot trials, functional description and sequences of operations, calculations, equipment selection, drawings, sketches/layouts and specifications. Team Member will be expected to author process quality specifications, define process limits, analyze failures and process improvements and complete production acceptance/qualification of materials.
• Capital project engineering tasks will include preparation of cost estimates, schedules, purchase documents, drawing reviews, handling of drawings and submittals and field work. Team Member will be expected to complete field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during and after construction and/or rearrangement, including transcription of existing building plans into CAD based drawings. Project management tasks will include design, construction, commissioning, establishment of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, requiring interface with maintenance and production. the Team member will be required to coordinate work with outside contractors and engineers on assigned projects as well as in-house maintenance. Exercising of sound judgement and decision making for assigned responsibilities is expected.

Requirements

• 10 years relevant and progressive experience in Quality, Design, Operations, Process, Maintenance or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 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 and cost.
• Budget & Cost estimating experience for capital projects exceeding $1,000,000.
• Standing: Occasionally required to sit in a stationary position for hours at a time throughout the work day
• Walking: Frequently walking throughout the facility
• Experience with commissioning manufacturing equipment and system, startup and troubleshooting.
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab, R, SPSS etc.
• Excellent MS and Power Point Skills
• Familiarity with process controls, automation, material handling system assignments.
• Basic bookkeeping/project accounting skills
• Ability to prepare calculations, P&IDs, specifications, functional descriptions, equipment schedules, physicals/isometrics and interpret wiring diagrams/controls.
• Practiced application of systematic problem-solving systems, e.g. DMAIC, RCA, 5-Why, A3, 8D etc.
• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other relevant Engineering.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of related industry codes and standards-ACS, AIChE, ASME, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, UL, Chicago Code .
• Knowledge of and application of ISO-9001 Quality Management System (QMS) practices.
• Observation/Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to differentiate between colors

Benefits

• 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
• 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)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance