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Engineering Technician

Eaton Corporation
Kings Mountain, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2025

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Engineering Technician.   The hours for this position are 10:45pm -7:15am.

The hourly rate for this position is 30.12 - 35.32 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

What you’ll do:

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

     The primary function is to assist engineers in the implementation of a variety of manufacturing projects culminating in successful results.  This includes activities such as assisting or leading projects or continuous improvement activities to meet business objectives and to exceed customer expectations.

 

     Also expected to be a process expert and assist maintenance in troubleshooting/resolving issues with any issues that are hindering production.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and Critical Outputs:

 

  • Support the development of new processes and participate on PROLaunch Projects as needed.
  • Assist with new capital installation and documentation including design, run-offs, and trials.
  • Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis via 8D or A3.
  • Assists the maintenance department in troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects to support cost savings objectives including but not limited to, Vision system updates, new machine design theories, etc.
  • Able to perform capability studies, drive A3’s projects to improve machine uptime and create efficiency gains.
  • Be trained and proficient in all cells in area of responsibility.  Able to troubleshoot all aspects of the of the machine including automation/vision features.
    Critical Outputs:Develop work instructions/SOPs as needed. Provide process/technical leadership for entire clutch area.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Essential physical requirements include lifting or carrying parts weighing approximately 25 pounds, handling fixtures or other items weighing approximately 50 pounds, constant standing and constant walking.  

 

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Demonstrates a Collaborate Styles
  • Drives for Results
  • Makes Decision/Solves Problems
  • Promotes & Champions Changes
  • Pursues Personal Development
     

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 

Basica Requirements: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.  
  • 2 years minimum of manufacturing experience.  
  • Willing to work any shift as required to support operations.

 

Preferred Requirements:  

  • Bachelor/associate degree and or willingness to obtain degree.
  • Broad manufacturing knowledge including lean principles. 
  • demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Efficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Oracle, knowledge of lean tools, blueprint interpretation skills, and gauging experience. 
     

Additional Information:

 

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

 

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

 

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

 

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

 

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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