Date Posted: February 17, 2026
Deadline: April 17, 2026
Organization: Eaton Corporation
Location: Other
City: Sumter, South Carolina
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution OR currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Engineering from an accredited institution with an expected graduation date by May 2026.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient understanding of electricity and circuit design
- Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD & Programming of PLC & Control Systems
- Experience with Eaton systems: VISTA, Bid Manager, AS-400, ENOVIA & DMM
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated technical and application knowledge 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.
- Engineering of Base Business and Data Center Orders
- Wiring Diagrams including non-standard Point to Point Diagrams
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Electrical Engineer (Switchboards).
The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 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:
Eaton's Commercial Products and Assemblies (CPA) is seeking an Electrical Engineer.
The Electrical Engineer (Switchboards) is responsible for engineering customer orders including detailed review of layout and application of equipment, wiring and component selection, component layout and control schematic development using cad software, and supports various phases of order management from initial engineering review through production shipment.
Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
In this position 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.
- Support engineering function by providing directions to team members per Engineering spreadsheets, UL standards and NEC in interpreting complex customer requirements and translating them into manufacturable switchboard designs.
- Develop control schematic drawings, BOMs and components.
- 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.
- Maintain and track order schedules and risks.
- Experience troubleshooting control wiring devices following Industry standards and product specifications.
- Implement, promote and maintain a safe work environment by implementing a culture of zero accidents including prevention, investigation and application of rules. Identify, control and administer risk and danger in own area and engineering processes.
- Promote company's mission and vision by actively supporting Eaton's ethics and values as well as quality policies.
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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.
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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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