Mechanical Systems & Support Designer

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division seeks a Mechanical Systems & Support Designer to be based in Greenwood, SC. The role offers relocation assistance for qualified U.S. candidates and a salary range of $69,000 to $101,000 annually with a variable incentive program.

The designer will deploy FEED systems, develop training materials, and provide onsite support for MI/DA tools, CAD software, and product line processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with mechanical focus from an accredited institution.
• 3 years drafting/engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• No relocation benefit offered; reside within 50‑mile radius of Greenwood, SC (unless active duty).
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree; experience with Eaton’s ETO software tools such as Bid Manager, MI Manager, Design Automation, Plant Order Manager, Pick Work Bench.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support Front End Engineering systems for the assigned product line.
• Develop product-line training documentation for engineering software tools and processes.
• Provide onsite support as first escalation point for systems issues; determine root cause and urgency.
• Prioritize MI and DA system tickets with team coordination.
• Maintain familiarity with COD processes; understand decisions, methods, offerings, and design standards.
• Gather system enhancement requests and communicate to development manager.
• Support testing for system enhancements and bug fixes as they are deployed.
• Know MI parts picking logic to troubleshoot picking errors and scope updates.
• Be available for after-hours and weekend support.
• Participate in meetings on Front End Systems projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpreting drawings

COD experience

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Eaton ETO tools

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Mechanical Systems & Support Designer. This role will be based out of our facility in Greenwood, SC. We offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates in the United States.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $69,000 - $101,000. The position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

What You’ll Do

• Deploy and support Front End Engineering systems for the assigned product line.
• Support the development of product‑line specific training documentation for engineering software tools and processes.
• Provide onsite support as the first point of escalation for systems‑related issues, determining root cause, urgency, and communications as necessary.
• Prioritize MI and DA system issue tickets through individual contribution and coordination of other Eaton resources.
• Maintain familiarity with COD processes for the assigned product line, including application/engineering decisions, methods, product offerings, and design standards.
• Gather requests for system enhancements and communicate them to the appropriate development manager.
• Support continuous testing for system enhancements and bug fixes as they are deployed.
• Be knowledgeable of MI parts picking logic to troubleshoot parts picking errors and scope updates with product‑line enhancements.
• Be available for after‑hours and weekend support.
• Participate in product‑line meetings on Front End Systems projects and continuous improvement activities, driving best practices and knowledge sharing across engineering, design, and systems teams.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• At least an Associate’s degree with a mechanical focus from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of drafting and/or engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position; candidates must reside within a 50‑mile radius of Greenwood, SC, unless they are active‑duty military service members.
• Employment immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with Eaton’s ETO software tools such as Bid Manager, MI Manager, Design Automation, Plant Order Manager, Pick Work Bench, etc.

Position Criteria:

• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Prior experience as a COD.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient use of Eaton’s ETO software systems, AutoCAD and/or Inventor.

Additional Information

• The incumbent is guided by policies and objectives passed on by management.
• This position is responsible for supporting front‑end systems for the PDCA/CPA division within the general direction of management.
• Requires creative problem‑solving and the ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to form beneficial alliances with peers and superiors to achieve departmental objectives.

Benefits and Compensation

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.

EEO & Equal Opportunity

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