Chemical Engineer - Full-Time Co-Op (Spring 2025)

S&C Electric Company - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Intern

Chicago, IL

501-1,000 employees

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Chemical Engineer Co-Op position at S&C Electric Company is designed for students pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field. This role involves supporting the Polymer Products engineering team in ensuring efficient operations and contributing to the development of medium voltage epoxy insulation products. The Co-Op will engage in material testing, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine material testing on epoxy polymer formulations, including density, viscosity, LOI, DSC, and block molds.
• Test raw materials used to formulate epoxy polymers.
• Collect and analyze process data using statistical tools.
• Conduct experiments and write clear, concise engineering test reports describing procedures, results, analyses, and conclusions.
• Assist with continuous improvement and 5S activities and initiatives.
• Create instruction bulletins or process specification procedures for standard work practices related to manufacturing tooling/processes.
• Run software simulations pertaining to injection molding processes and mold designs.
• Work with the process engineering team on capital projects and new product development efforts.

Requirements

• Must be a student at the bachelor's degree level majoring in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related major.
• Ability to commute and work onsite at S&C in Rogers Park, Chicago, IL.
• Ability to work full-time for 6 months (preferred).
• Strong organization and presentation skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads and maintain documentation.
• Ability to think analytically and independently to provide fresh ideas for process improvement.
• Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment.
• Proficiency in PC applications including Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic bookkeeping skills and ability to read drawings.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive complete benefits package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement
• Paid leaves
• Dependent care FSA
• Basic Life
• Transit benefit
• Annual bonus for individual and company performance
• Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
• Referral Bonus program
• PPE provided
• Career Advancement and Development Opportunities