Senior Product Designer

As an S&C Electric Canada team member, you’ll work on tasks and projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has a history of more than 70 years of innovation in Canada. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry. As a team member, 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 Our Team as an Senior Product Designer!

Work arrangement: Hybrid (1 day WFH)

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members and are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $79980 - $105978.80 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 position may also be eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP). AIP amounts are variable and are dependent on both company and individual performance, subject to eligibility criteria. The target bonus percentage for this role is 4% of annual base earnings.

The Senior Product Designer will work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team of highly skilled engineers and designers. The team is responsible for coordinating with internal and external clients to identify their requirements and specifications to develop and/or improve new equipment and products for the electrical power grid in compliance with S&C’s policies, and internal and external Quality and Engineering Standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Collaborate with and support the team responsible for product development, and maintenance/improvement of existing designs, with respect to safety, performance, quality, cost, and producibility.
- Create, improve, and maintain ECOs, 3D models, drawings, and Bill of Materials through PLM and ERP system.
- Participate and/or lead DBT (Design-Build-Test) cycles for the products.
- Partner and collaborate with the shopfloor to review and resolve any issues as they arise.
- Address customer concerns, with respect to design and functionality of products.
- Support supplier quality and sourcing projects, including PPAP.
- Improve drawing communication with internal and external customers.
- Support implementation of Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement practices.

What we are looking for:

- Post secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
- Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) is an asset.
- 8+ years of design experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with 2D/3D CAD software (preferably MicroStation and Solid Edge) and PLM system (preferably 3DX).
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, manufacturing processes and material properties.
- Technical skills - 3D modeling, drafting drawings, familiarity with GD&T is required.
- Ability to understand Technical Standards related to Design, Testing, Materials, and Processes.
- Some exposure to power engineering principles, basic understanding of electric utility distribution systems an asset.
- Incumbent is expected to exercise sound technical judgement with respect to problem solving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and simply.
- Exposure to Project Management an asset.

Physical Effort:

Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs.

Work Environment:

Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of everyday expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events).

Vacancy Disclosure:

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within S&C Electric Canada.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:

Please note that S&C Electric Canada may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

Celebrating a Century of Innovation. S&C has been around for over 100 years, and we help companies keep the lights on for their customers. Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team. S&C offers a competitive package of pay and benefits, including:

- Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan
- Pension Plan
- Flexible Benefit Options, medical 100% paid by S&C
- Paid Holiday Shutdown
- Summer Hours
- Seniority Recognition Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.
- Access to Spark LMS, our internal learning platform, which gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the ones you already have.

These are just some of the other reasons why S&C is a great place to work. We are a large team that believes in providing growth opportunities to our team members. The career possibilities at S&C are endless. Do we still have your attention? If so, click on the link to submit your application and join our team today!

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.