Manufacturing Engineer (Lateral Automation) Intern
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 30
Posted on:
14 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 tomorrows energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
Available Shift:
1st shift: 8:00 am 4:30 pm Monday Friday
Full-Time Summer 2026 Internship
Competitive Weekly Pay Period
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.
Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer (Lateral Automation) Intern!
The Manufacturing Engineering team in Lateral Automation Production leads and supports the development and optimization of S&Cs assembly processes. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern you will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering Facilities Quality Assurance and Assembly to improve existing processes and support new initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in process development documentation and continuous improvement. The position reports to the Manager Manufacturing Engineering.
Expectations/Projects/Work:
- Gain exposure to the assembly shop floor environment and strengthen technical writing skills by observing and documenting 45 distinct assembly processes.
- Learn to identify and communicate risks in assembly operations by documenting issues contributing to problem-solving efforts and sharing findings with the team.
- Explore process control technologies and actively participate in related projects by offering observations and improvement suggestions.
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and update process documentation work instructions and routings to support Lateral Automation assembly operations.
- Assist in identifying and resolving assembly process issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Conduct time studies and process evaluations to improve throughput reduce waste and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Support safety quality and efficiency improvements at workstations across multiple production lines.
- Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop and enhance fixtures and tooling.
- Contribute to plant layout updates and support capital projects alongside Manufacturing and Project Engineers.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related field).
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and contributing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint).
Preferred:
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD).
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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 .
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
S&C Electric Company is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution.
