Staff Engineer - Process Engineering
S&C Electric · Chicago, IL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $117k–$154k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at S&C Electric (industrial) in Chicago, IL.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, DMAIC, Minitab, Automation, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $117k–$154k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$108k. This one lists $117k–$154k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 28 process engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 27 other live process postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 47% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $78k–$107k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 50%
- Lean 46%
- Six Sigma 36%
- SPC 29%
- DOE 25%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Minitab, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at S&C Electric
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: S&C Electric in Chicago
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Full description from S&C ElectricAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Perform project engineering on process systems as assigned by the Manager-Process Engineering. This 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 of new processes or improvements to manufacturing operations at S&C Electric's Chicago Headquarters. Travel to other manufacturing locations will sometimes be required.
- ◆Ongoing engineering tasks will include preparation of design criteria, feasibility assessments, treatability and pilot trials, functional description and sequences of operations, calculations, equipment selection, drawings, sketches/layouts and specifications. Team Member will be expected to author process quality specifications, define process limits, analyze failures and process improvements and complete production acceptance/qualification of materials.
- ◆Capital project engineering tasks will include preparation of cost estimates, schedules, purchase documents, drawing reviews, handling of drawings and submittals and field work. Team Member will be expected to complete field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during and after construction and/or rearrangement, including transcription of existing building plans into CAD based drawings. Project management tasks will include design, construction, commissioning, establishment of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, requiring interface with maintenance and production. the Team member will be required to coordinate work with outside contractors and engineers on assigned projects as well as in-house maintenance. Exercising of sound judgement and decision making for assigned
responsibilities
is expected.
(To select this job at a minimum you must have the following)
- ✓10 years relevant and progressive experience in Quality, Design, Operations, Process, Maintenance or Manufacturing Engineering.
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other relevant Engineering.
- ✓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 and cost.
- ✓Budget & Cost estimating experience for capital projects exceeding $1,000,000.
- ✓Ability to prepare calculations, P&IDs, specifications, functional descriptions, equipment schedules, physicals/isometrics and interpret wiring diagrams/controls.
- ✓Familiarity with process controls, automation, material handling system assignments.
- ✓Experience with commissioning manufacturing equipment and system, startup and troubleshooting.
- ✓Excellent MS and Power Point Skills
- ✓Knowledge of and application of ISO-9001 Quality Management System (QMS) practices.
- ✓Practiced application of systematic problem-solving systems, e.g. DMAIC, RCA, 5-Why, A3, 8D etc.
- ✓Unit operations and support system assessment-implementation
- ✓Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- ✓Basic bookkeeping/project accounting skills
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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 On-Site (Chicago, IL)
Join Our Team as a Staff Engineer-Process Engineering!
Are you passionate about Facilities and Project Engineering? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our process engineering function. As a Staff Engineer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.
The position leads ongoing improvement engineering tasks and capital improvement projects as assigned by the Manager-Process Engineering. The position will work with Operations, Quality, Facilities and Maintenance to identify, measure, analyze, improve and control performance of the feeder plant operations.
What you’ll Need To Succeed
Job
Preferred
- +Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab, R, SPSS etc.
- +Knowledge of related industry codes and standards-ACS, AIChE, ASME, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, UL, Chicago Code .
Major Physical Demands
- •Standing: Occasionally required to sit in a stationary position for hours at a time throughout the work day
- •Walking: Frequently walking throughout the facility
- •Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
- •Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects
- •Observation/Eyesight: Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to differentiate between colors
- •Environment: Standard office
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