Process Engineer (Facilities) Intern

The Process Engineering Intern will support Project and Senior Engineers with engineering projects on process systems and will support day-to-day production operations as assigned by the Asst. Manager, Process Engineering. Processes supported 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/operation of new processes or improvements to manufacturing operations at S&C Electric’s Chicago Headquarters. Engineering tasks supported will include preparation of design criteria, feasibility assessments, commissioning and pilot trials, functional descriptions and sequences of operation, calculations, equipment selection analyses, drawings, sketches/layouts, and specifications, both for process equipment and purchased components. Responsibilities will include authoring of process quality specifications, defining of process limits, analyses of failures, process improvement opportunities, and production acceptance/qualification of materials. Exercising of sound judgment and decision making for assigned responsibilities is expected.

Specific activities will include the following:

• Development of technical expertise in coating systems, paint application, corrosion protection, electroplating, chemical processes, precision/critical cleaning, vacuum brazing, and vacuum systems.

• Daily production support when necessary.

• Participation in root cause problem solving efforts, both in support of defect correction and process/product continuous improvement

• 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, cost.

• Process controls, automation, material handling system assignments.

• Performing field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during and after construction and/or rearrangement, transcribe existing building plans into CAD based drawings.