Software Engineer Intern

## Job Summary At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner. Available Shift: 1st shift: 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday (Hybrid) Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship The Software Engineer Co-Op is responsible for developing, testing, and debugging software under the guidance of more experienced engineers. They focus on implementing software requirements using .NET C# and related technologies, contributing to the team’s in-house Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) and other enterprise applications. The engineer will work within an integrated development environment, following established processes, toolchains, and workflows. The Software Engineer I continuously learns and develops foundational problem-solving skills while gaining exposure to full-stack development and manufacturing software practices. ## Responsibilities - Program Development: Assists in writing and debugging .NET C# code in accordance with defined specifications, following direction from senior engineers. Supports implementation of basic features across backend services, MySQL databases, and RESTful APIs, with exposure to Angular-based frontend development. Contributes to simple problem-solving tasks and support within the team’s Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) and related enterprise applications. - Technology Advancement: Explores new technologies and articles to build a broad foundation understanding of the software engineering environment and industry trends. - Research & Documentation: Reviews existing documentation to understand requirements, architecture, and workflows. Contributes to basic documentation updates, notes, and development records to support project traceability. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works with senior engineers, project teams, and configuration managers to clarify requirements and ensure alignment with project goals. Communicates progress effectively and asks questions to support task completion and learning. May interact with manufacturing stakeholders and operations teams to understand domain context and system requirements. - Continuous Learning: Actively learning to understand tools, development environments, products, version control practices, and organization-specific processes. - Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules. - MOM System Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy feature enhancements for the Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platform across the full technology stack, including database development, backend APIs, and user interface components. - Application Maintenance & Continuous Improvement: Troubleshoot production issues, perform code refactoring, improve system performance, and support ongoing modernization efforts within enterprise manufacturing applications. - Industrial IoT & Raspberry Pi Solutions: Configure, image, deploy, and maintain Raspberry Pi devices used in manufacturing environments, including Python development, device integration, and edge computing solutions. - Hardware Integration & Validation Testing: Assist with hardware wiring, sensor integration, device testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities to ensure reliable operation of shop floor technology and data collection systems. ## Requirements - In-progress degree program from an accredited university or college with a concentration in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another related field, and returning to school full-time after the work session. - Preliminary problem-solving skills and ability to communicate internally. - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. - Organizational planning and coordination skills. - Business sense and analytical skills, including the ability to use and analyze data. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. - Basic knowledge of .NET C#, relational databases such as SQL or MySQL, RESTful API fundamentals, and frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. ## Physical Demands - Occasional standing, lifting of production parts and tooling under 50 pounds, carrying, bending, reaching, and handling of parts or tools. - Frequent walking throughout the facility and frequent use of a personal computer, keyboard, and monitor. - Infrequent pushing and pulling of objects. ## Benefits - Medical and prescription benefits - Dental and vision benefits - Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Savings Account - Group life insurance - Supplemental life and AD&D insurance - Wellbeing resources, including Employee Assistance Program - Family forming benefits, including adoption and fertility support - Vacation time and sick time - Paid holidays and company shutdown days - Short-term and long-term disability - Paid parental time and military leave - 401(k) retirement savings plan - Employee Stock Ownership Plan