Mechanical Engineering Associate

As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you’ll work on tasks and projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has a history of more than 70 years of innovation in Canada. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry. As a team member, you will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Engineering Associate!

Work arrangement: Onsite

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members and are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $72710 - $960343.4 Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.

This position may also be eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP). AIP amounts are variable and are dependent on both company and individual performance, subject to eligibility criteria. The target bonus percentage for this role is 5% of annual base earnings.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Associate. You will support existing and new designs of components and assemblies that make up Electrical Medium Voltage Switches and Motor Operators. The ideal candidate is a professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an understanding of the Electrical Distribution markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Modify existing designs or develop new designs of products, sub-assemblies, and assemblies, under the direction of senior engineers.

• Create and maintain mechanical designs and engineering documents associated with existing and new products.

• Prepare detailed drawings used for purposes of supplier quotations, manufacturing, and final assembly.

• Organize new configured model development and manage changes to current production configured models.

• Work with engineering and design professionals and members of the global sourcing, production planning, manufacturing, and assembly groups.

• Provide high quality engineering support for internal and external customers.

• Design, build, and test engineering prototypes and test vehicles.

• Presentation of significant findings, orally and in writing, to senior management and engineers throughout the company.

• Definition of device and system test requirements as well as preparation of test samples and travel to outside labs, customer and supplier facilities.

• Participation in or Leading of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) events.

Required to perform problem solving systematically using S&C’s 4-Step Problem Solving process including returned product investigations (RMAs).

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What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 1-3 years of experience working with electrical equipment in either a technical design, commercial customer service, or manufacturing function.

• Strong proficiency in the use of CAD systems, specifically 3D modeling; experience with Solid Edge is preferred.

• Knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing, and model making.

• Experience with Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Exposure to programming in C++, HTML, Visual Basic, or similar programs.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize workload to complete multiple projects and meet milestones.

• Knowledge of Switchgear Design experience is an asset.

• Desire to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Committed to a lean and continuous improvement working atmosphere.

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Physical Effort:

Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs.

Work Environment:

Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of everyday expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events).

Vacancy Disclosure:

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within S&C Electric Canada.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:

Please note that S&C Electric Canada may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

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