Development Program: Switchgear Modernization Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Greenwood, SC

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems global service team provides power-system solutions to customers at every stage of the system. Switchgear modernization extends the useful life of aging electrical power systems through cost-effective renovation, reconditioning, and replacement components, with minimal power interruptions and without replacing entire systems. In this early-career engineering role, you will develop hands-on technical expertise by testing, troubleshooting, analyzing, and improving power systems. You will work with engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers to develop custom retrofit solutions for vintage switchgear, support customer projects, and help ensure solutions are safe, reliable, manufacturable, and meet quality and customer requirements. Work takes place in shop and field environments and includes customer-site travel. Eaton provides structured training through instructor-led and virtual classes, eLearning, on-the-job training, and mentorship to prepare you for technical and future leadership roles. The annual salary is $82,000, with a one-time $6,000 signing bonus. Team benefits include guaranteed 40-hour base pay with eligibility for premium pay, career growth, mentorship, safety training, and tuition assistance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation before August 2027.
Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8.
At least one internship/co-op experience or equivalent three months of experience in a technician or maintenance role working on or with machines, vehicles, or large equipment.
Geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States.
Willingness to perform all aspects of product design and testing.
Strong analytical, computer, writing, and presentation skills.
Submit to periodic customer-required background and drug screenings.
Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree majoring in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechatronics from an accredited institution.
Training and/or experience with AutoDesk Inventor, Pro-E, or Solidworks.
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Prior work experience in the electrical/power industry and understanding of three-phase power systems and low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution equipment.
Experience testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems.
Experience performing power quality measurements, troubleshooting, and analysis, as well as working with protective relays.
Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community.

Responsibilities

Follow EESS safety policies while working in shop and field environments.
Travel to customer sites to collect field measurements and assess existing equipment.
Design and develop custom retrofit solutions for vintage switchgear using CAD, including technical drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and assembly documentation.
Test, troubleshoot, and validate electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems to ensure solutions meet customer requirements and quality standards.
Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers to resolve technical challenges, support control system requirements, and ensure manufacturability.
Receive, inspect, assemble, and produce final solutions while maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Support quoting, application engineering, and proposal development for customer projects.
Occasionally travel to job sites to oversee installation and implementation of solutions.
Attend product and technical training to maintain industry and product knowledge.
Complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy, including applicable EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program requirements and annual recertifications.