Mechanical Designer (COD)

Eaton Corporation • Asheville, NC

5d • $56,000 - $83,000

About The Position

The primary function of the Mechanical Customer Order Designer (COD) is to provide either mechanical design and documentation support for our electrical switchgear and control products. Specific roles will be assigned based on the candidate skillsets demonstrated and the needs of our engineering operations.
This position utilizes CAD technology to perform either 2D/3D mechanical designs. The role requires technical work requiring a high degree of creativity as well as technical design and drafting skills, demonstrating a thorough understanding of basic materials, mechanical and electrical principles, and manufacturing concepts in the development of standard product designs and/or processing of customer orders of the most complex nature.
This role includes, but is not limited to engineering designs, collaborating with Customer Order Engineers, Application Engineers and Manufacturing Associates, utilization of design automation software, and producing/maintaining manufacturing documentation.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Engineering/Design Technology or equivalent degree from an accredited institution that is already completed or completed by end of 2026.
• 3 months of experience in 3D CAD or equivalent coursework OR 3 months of experience with electrical circuits and principles.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in drafting or design of electrical switchgear or control products.
• Understanding and application of drafting standards and techniques (using computer-aided engineering software)
• Capability to visualize components, features and assemblies in three-dimensional space
• Ability to use required engineering software tools and other common computer software (word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Work to standard procedures or written and oral instructions from supervisor.
• Strong Mechanical and/or Electrical aptitude as well as familiarity in reading schematic diagrams to determine mechanical and electrical design requirements and associated layouts.
• For electrically focused roles: Prepare complex layouts, circuit diagrams, sketches and drawings relating to new and modified equipment specifications, as well as from customer engineering interpretation to the general order (CAD).
• For mechanically focused roles: Prepare complex layouts, coordinate bus connection details, sketches, 3-D models, flat files, and drawings using CAD 3D models or various other computer programs and software, relating to new and modified designs.
• Manage Manufacturing and Engineering Change Notices.
• Demonstrate advanced computer skills with ability to learn required software (Bid Manager, AutoCAD, Inventor, Design Automation, MAPICS).
• Interpret engineering work packages to develop designs and manufacturing information packages.
• Coordinate with different levels of the organization to ensure schedules are met.
• Detailed Bill of Material reviews for editing and accuracy.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects/assignments/duties.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree