Operations Engineer - Rotational Program

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Position Overview

Eaton’s CPA business within the Electrical Sector is currently seeking an Operations Engineer to join our team. This is a two-year rotational program designed to develop future operational leaders within our Electrical Sector. These rotations can be base in one of our manufacturing locations in either Sumter, SC or Cleveland, TN and offers relocation assistance.

Operations Engineers in the rotational program will gain exposure to the Engineering function as well and at their assignment locations (Eaton manufacturing locations). Assignments will give the participants exposure to manufacturing and test functions, Eaton Field Sales, end customers, and manager of people experiences.

Participants will get exposure to a variety of Eaton products including Safety Switches, Panelboards, and Switchboards. The program is designed to give you different experiences based on the rotation path that you are interested in pursuing.

Based on the rotation path these are items you could be doing:

What you’ll do: (depending on your program)

• Order Management: Accurately process switchboard orders and prepare manufacturing documentation using tools such as Bid Manager, AutoCAD, and Plant Order Manager.
• Design & Engineering: Develop and route custom fabricated parts using AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools; support design reviews and implementation across teams and facilities.
• Customer Engagement: Interface with customers, sales teams, and support channels through training, plant visits, and events to enhance product understanding.
• Product Development: Collaborate with Product Line Engineering (PLE) teams to improve designs, manage prototype builds, and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Technical Documentation: Translate complex customer specifications into standard designs and schematics; manage mechanical/electrical interfaces and approval drawings.
• Training & Support: Provide technical training across departments and assist engineers in troubleshooting and application development.
• Quality Assurance: Partner with the Quality team to resolve testing issues, develop procedures, and ensure post-shipment support.
• Safety & Inclusion: Adhere to safety protocols including 5S and promote a culture of inclusion and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Project Leadership: Lead capital projects, support strategic objectives, and facilitate new product launches.
• Innovation & Process Improvement: Design tooling and fixtures, integrate Industry 4.0 technologies, and execute cost-out and lean initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across departments and facilities to provide technical expertise and resolve safety-related concerns.
  
  
  

The rotation program will follow one of the 3 paths listed below. Each job will be 8 months within the same site.

• Mechanical Customer Order Engineer > Manufacturing Engineer > Production Supervisor
• Electrical Customer Order Engineer > Product Line Engineer > Test Supervisor
• OPEX Engineer > Quality Engineer > Production Supervisor
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited institution with a graduation date by May 2026.
• Minimum of one internship or co-op experience OR an equivalent of 3 months of relevant experience completed at the time of this application.
• 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.
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States (Cleveland, TN or Sumter, SC).
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2 or more relevant internship or co-op experiences.
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 .
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community.
  
  
  

Skills

• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Eaton systems including VISTA, Bid Manager, AS-400, ENOVIA, and DMM
• Strong technical knowledge of switchboards, power distribution systems (LV/MV Switchgear, Panelboards, MCCs), and demonstrated proficiency in PLC programming and electrical principles.
• Proven ability in verbal and written communication, organizational efficiency, and computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply technical requirements in switchboard design and implementation using AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools.
• Understanding and use of Lean Methodology.
• Knowledge and/or experience within Industry 4.0 and New Product Introduction.
• Transportation to and from the worksite and for incidental business travel is the responsibility of the participant; however, expenses for required and approved business travel (not including the worksite) will be reimbursed.
• The role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the assignment manager.
• The rotational program provides the opportunity for formal presentations where participants showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance.
  
  
  

Skills Development

• Problem Solving
• Strong Oral and Written Communication
• Ability to Lead
• Cognitive Reasoning
• Hands-on Manufacturing Experience
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Continuous Improvement
• Ability to Engage Others
• Presentation Skills
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Teamwork