Welding Engineer II

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. 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 S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner

Hours

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site

Compensation

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 annual base salary range for this position is $87,758 - $116,285. 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 role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Welding Engineer II!

The Welding Engineer II will help coordinate and assist with production welding projects within Manufacturing Engineering. These may vary from welding procedure development, equipment set-up and programming, quality improvement, cost reduction, and specification of Capital Expense equipment purchases. This position is for a self-motivated, goal-driven engineer who displays an aptitude in many aspects of manufacturing and welding technology and an ability to successfully drive projects to completion. This person will report to Leadership within Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Support and lead projects in the welding fabrication processes using the latest industry techniques to ensure processes are safe, efficient, and effective. Use concepts that incorporate Lean, 5-S and flow line concepts.

• Perform hands-on welding procedure development using procedure testing practices, visual, NDT, and destructive testing methods.

• Provide written welding procedure specifications and documents, including WPS, quality control documents, and work instructions.

• Perform set-up and programming of Automated welding process equipment including robotic welders. Ability to learn Cloos and Fanuc controller programming and functionality.

• Updating files and programs that support manufacturing processes because of design engineering changes, including routings, BOM's, prints and machine programs.

• Actively lead teams in problem solving to drive results and improvements using structural team problem solving techniques such as A3 and Four-Step Problem Solving.

• Lead in the investigation and implementation of new welding technology / CapEX Projects to improve cost and efficiency of producing products.

• Assist in the day-to-day resolution of problems arising on the production floor.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, most notably, internal customers and suppliers.

• Demonstrate commitment to meeting and supporting departmental, divisional, and company goals/objectives/strategies

• Demonstrate proficient report preparation, presentation, and listening skills.

• Demonstrate a high regard for people by treating them with dignity, respect, fairness and consistency.

• Set a good example of behavior, attitude and teamwork both within and between departments.

• Adapt to changes; shows commitment to change and continuous improvement

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Welding, Welding Technology, or other related Engineering field with a demonstrated experience in the core competencies of Welding Fabrication of 3 years or more.

Certifications & Licenses:

Preferred

• CWI - Certified Welding Inspector

• CWEng - Certified Welding Engineer

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Required

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the core competencies of Welding Fabrication.

• Advanced knowledge of industry welding processes including GMAW, GTAW, RSW and Stud Welding.

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprint and CAD drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).

• Familiarity with Robotic programming and its application with welding and fabrication processes.

• Technical knowledge of welding processes, equipment and/or support services and other relevant manufacturing activities.

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to clearly present ideas in a variety of forums.

• Familiarity with Tool Design and Tool Building, and its application with welding and fabrication processes.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and demonstrated implementation of the lean principles & key performance indicators.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze operational metrics.

• Knowledgeable with Roboplan programming software.

• Understanding of CAD design software.

Major Physical Demands:

Sitting - Continuously required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based tasks.

Walking - Occasionally required to walk moderate distances.

Manual Dexterity - Infrequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.

Ascending / Descending - Occasionally ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles.

Observation / Eyesight - infrequently required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.

Communication - Continuously required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls

Travel - Infrequently required to travel and work extended hours when necessary. May be required to travel overnight and internationally.

Environmental & Hazardous Conditions:

Continuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned office/manufacturing/site-based environment

Occasionally exposure to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc.

Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc.

Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.

Infrequently exposed to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other etc.

Infrequently working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.

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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.

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