Manufacturing Engineer Intern- Palatine,IL S&C Electric Company United States, Illinois, Palatine Oct 07, 2026 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 in Palatine, IL 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. The Manufacturing Engineering team provides leadership and support on the definition of S&C fabrication and assembly processes.

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will work in assigned areas to develop, implement, maintain, and improve processes. This will be done in collaboration with several teams including Product Engineering, Facilities, Quality Assurance, and Assembly. This position reports to the Manager - Manufacturing Engineering under Manufacturing Engineering. Competitive Weekly Pay Period The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Creating and reformatting process documentation (Process Specification Procedure) on existing product.

Updating assembly process documentation on existing products as changes are made.

Solving problems in fabrication or assembly.

Analyzing work stations in terms of improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, etc. 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 a STEM discipline (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred)and returning to school full-time after the work session.

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Emotional intelligence and resilience

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing:

Many tasks are performed in a standing position.

Lifting:

Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 40 pounds

Walking:

Moderate walking of distances up to 1 mile around the S&C Campus

Carrying:

Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Pushing:

Occasional use of a cart, pushing to move parts a moderate distance

Pulling:

Occasional use of a cart, pulling to move parts a moderate distance

Bending:

Occasional bending and crouching required to perform a variety of tasks

Reaching:

Occasional need for full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees to reach for items

Handling:

Occasional handling of parts and tools to perform a variety of tasks

Environment:

Consists of time spent both in an office environment and on the production floor 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 TAsupport@sandc.com. Notify me of jobs like this