Mechanical/Panelboard Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

18d•$71,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is hiring a Mechanical/Panelboard Engineer at its Sumter, South Carolina location. This is an onsite role scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The engineer manages switchboard customer orders, from initial engineering review through production shipment. Work includes reviewing equipment layouts and applications, selecting wiring and components, and designing and modeling component layouts with 3D CAD software. The position is expected to work with some independence and make decisions affecting the workgroup while pursuing assigned goals and meeting internal and external customer needs. The expected annual salary range is $71,000–$105,000, and the role is eligible for a variable incentive program. Salary is determined in part by candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution, or current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in Engineering with expected graduation by December 2026.
Willingness to relocate to Sumter, South Carolina.
Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in a team environment.
Ability to work with some degree of independence and make decisions affecting the workgroup.
Applicants requiring employment immigration sponsorship or support are not eligible for this position; Eaton will not support CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or the listed visa and immigration pathways.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and 3D Inventor.
Technical and application knowledge of switchboards.
Verbal and written communication, organizational, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Verify that complete and accurate order-entry information has been received for incoming switchboard orders.
Prepare Manufacturing Information (MI) for switchboards using Bid Manager, AutoCAD, and Plant Order Manager.
Identify and design special fabricated parts using AutoCAD and 3D modeling systems such as Autodesk Inventor; complete MI and route materials to the appropriate assembly team.
Interface with customers, channel partners, Field-Sales, and EatonCare through plant visits, training support, and customer events.
Provide input to Product Line development teams on design and pick-table enhancements.
Support assembly teams in resolving process and information-quality problems.
Support satellite plants through design review and product implementation.