Engineering Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in El Paso, TX is hiring an Engineering Technician on 1st shift (6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). You will interpret mechanical/subassembly drawings, BOMs, and 3‑D CAD models to support assemblies and manufacturing processes.

The role pays $25/hr. and involves collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure designs meet specs, quality standards, and manufacturing requirements. High school diploma or technical degree required; candidate should reside within 50 miles of El Paso.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience or a technical degree.
• Ability to read engineering drawings (mechanical, electrical and schematics).
• Experience with electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Must reside within 50 miles of El Paso, TX.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Examine 3-D models and drawings using Inventor to support manufacturing.
• Ensure products are built to specifications per drawings/models.
• Check work against plant Quality Standards.
• Interpret design standards and tolerances.
• Prepare information for material procurement and installation of assemblies.
• Review product BOMs and discuss manufacturing info with plant personnel.
• Support Lean, Quality, MESH and Pro Launch to meet certifications.
• Assist with the Change Management Process.

Skills

Read drawings

CAD drafting

Electrical diagrams

3-D models interpretation

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AS/400

CAD software

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Engineering Technician - 1st Shift.

The hours for this role are 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The hourly rate for this position is $25/hr. 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.

Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What you’ll do:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Eaton’s PDCA Power Distribution Control Assembly division in El Paso is currently seeking an Engineering Technician. The Engineering technician is responsible for assisting production regarding assemblies through the application of diverse technical principles and practices. In this role, you will interpret all necessary mechanical and subassemblies drawings, including, but not limited to, 3-D models of standard parts/assembly details for complex manufacturing assemblies and interpret Bills of Materials for assemblies and subassemblies according to the available standard designs. 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, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Examine 3-D models, and drawings using Autodesk Inventor or various other computer programs and software, relating to new and modified equipment specifications to assist during the manufacturing process.
• Work with cross-functional development teams to ensure mechanical designs for products/assemblies are built to specifications as detailed in part drawings/models.
• Check work to ensure confirmation to plant Quality Standards.
• Working knowledge of standards applicable to assigned products (ANSI, NEMA, UL, CSA, etc.)
• Analyze and interpret design standards requirements such as tolerance and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure all manufacturing details such as reference documents are easily understood and updated to determine the acceptance application, operating characteristics, or performance of components of the assemblies.
• Prepare necessary information to ensure efficient and timely material procurement, manufacturing information, and installation of assemblies.
• Review and understand product structure bills of material related to manufacturing process.
• Maintain contact with manufacturing personnel to review and discuss manufacturing information, modifications, adjustments, and progress of work relating to the design and manufacture of equipment.
• Provide support to Eaton Lean Systems, Eaton Quality Systems, MESH and Pro Launch to achieve and maintain required levels of certification and performance as needed from the engineering standpoint.
• Supporting plant process changes via the Change Management Process.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience OR a degree in a technical discipline
• Ability to read engineering drawings (mechanical, electrical and schematics), understanding CAD and drafting principles.
• Experience working with Electrical diagrams and schematics.
• No relocation is provided for this position, only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the El Paso, TX facility will be considered.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of experience in an electrical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, understanding CAD and drafting principles.
• Comfortable in the use of engineering and productivity tools (CAD software, Office suite and AS400)
• Experience working with electrical Switchgears, switchboards, or Motor Control Centers
• Associate degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Eaton systems and tools, including: AS-400, POM, Inventor, DA (Design Automation), Bid Manager, Enovia & DMM
• Knowledge of Eaton’s internal quality policies and standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication, organizational and computer skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, develop employees and facilitate corrective action while fostering an environment that supports Eaton values & philosophy.
• Change agent with strategic focus and executive command.
• Ability to work in a highly unstructured and ambiguous environment.
• Extensive knowledge and technical expertise in manufacturing processes and engineering methods. Excellent Design Software (CAD), Inventor and engineering tool knowledge and skill.

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