Manufacturing Technologist

About the role

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. This role combines hands-on machine operation, digital job setup, wire list creation and optimization, inventory transactions, development of machine running parameter databases, and continuous improvement collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and Wiring/Assembly teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update wire list jobs so they can be read automatically/digitally by the machine with minimal manual intervention.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the wire and terminal processing parameter database for all supported crimping centers and automated wiring centers.
• Support startup, first-piece validation, and in-process checks for automated wire processing jobs.
• Operate and support automated wire processing equipment, including crimping centers, automated wiring centers, and wire marking/printing systems.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Production Supervisors, and Wiring Team members to improve wire processing flow and performance.
• Proactively suggest optimization ideas to engineering related to wire lengths, terminal selections, routing logic, bundle organization, print format, and automation compatibility.
• Execute required inventory transactions in Oracle for wire, terminals, labels, printer ink, consumables, and finished wire kits/bundles.
• Assist with development and maintenance of work instructions, setup procedures, and visual aids for the wiring center.
• Support various projects to improve safety, quality, and delivery as required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wire lists, harness drawings, and panel layouts.
• Experience with wire processing (cutting, stripping, crimping) and familiarity with automated wire-processing equipment.
• Strong understanding of wiring practices: routing, bundling, labeling, grounding, and termination standards.
• Experience with low-voltage control systems (24 VDC, 120 VAC) and awareness of high-voltage switchgear environments.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeter, continuity tester, crimp-pull tester).
• Knowledge of NFPA 70/70E, UL 508A, and general industrial electrical safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in switchgear, industrial control panel manufacturing, or wire-harness production.
• Familiarity with PLC I/O wiring, interlocking circuits, and control-system architectures.
• Experience creating or improving manufacturing documentation and build standards.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Benefits

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support).
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

Pay

The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $53,944 - $71,475.8. 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.

Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri), onsite.