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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Sumter, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This position will be based at our plant in Sumter, SC. We are offering relocation assistance for candidates who reside within the U.S. Sponsorship support is available too.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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

The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Switchboards) is responsible for engineering customer orders including detailed review of layout and application of equipment, wiring and component selection, component layout and modeling using 3D cad software, and supports various phases of order management from initial engineering review thru production shipment.

In This Function You Will

  • Verify that complete and accurate order entry information has been received for incoming switchboard orders.
  • Prepare Manufacturing Information (MI) for switchboards, utilizing Bid Manager, AutoCAD, and Plant Order Manager.
  • Identify and design special fabricated parts required using ACAD and 3-D modeling systems (Auto-Desk Inventor, etc.), ensuring that MI’s are completed and the material is routed accordingly to the appropriate assembly team.
  • Interface with customers, channel partners, Field-Sales, and EatonCare through participation in plant visits, training support and customer events.
  • Provide input to Product Line development teams on design and pick table enhancements.
  • Support and assist assembly teams in resolution of process and/or information quality problems.
  • Support Satellite Plants thru design review and product implementation.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience supporting Low Voltage Electrical distribution equipment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with MRP/ERP Systems
  • 3 years of Inventor/Solidworks or other similar 3D modelling software experience
  • Demonstrated technical and application knowledge of switchboards
  • Demonstrated proficiency in verbal & written communications, organizational & computer skills
  • Experience working of design of switchboards


Position Criteria

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.


Additional Information

Expected to work with some degree of independence and make decisions that affect the workgroup. Focus efforts on attaining assigned goals and objectives, which include meeting needs and expectations of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach at or above shoulder level; grip; and use hands to handle and feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop; lift; carry; push; pull; and grip. The employee is frequently required to lift/carry up to 35 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 35 pounds. The vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to listen and to talk.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Salary : $86,000 - $126,000

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