MVCA - Custom Order Engineer - 1st Shift

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a MVCA - Custom Order Engineer - 1st Shift. This position is ONSITE Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at our Arden (Asheville) NC Eaton facility.

The Custom Order Engineer or COE is primarily responsible for providing electrical and mechanical design and documentation support for power distribution or control product lines. This includes, but is not limited to engineering designs, collaborating with application engineers and manufacturing associates, utilization of design automation software, and producing/maintaining manufacturing documentation.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $80,000 a year.

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:

In this role:

• Develops a variety of complex drawings and bills-of-material based upon established product designs, which provides sufficient detail to accurately convey the purchaser's equipment application.
• Consults with plant and field sales engineers in interpreting and defining new equipment applications.
• Coordinates mechanical and electrical interfaces with other products.
• Advises C.O.D., Manufacturing and Purchasing - when required - in interpreting information for the accurate production of equipment in accordance with the purchaser's requirements.
• Consults with the Quality Department in resolving issues after the equipment is shipped, when required.
• Directs purchaser visits to approve or release equipment.
• Conducts special development/application projects of a complex nature.
• Informs in cost and cycle time improvement activities.
• Plans travel as required to support any of the above.
• Conducts technical training seminars, as required.
• Provides technical training and guidance to department personnel.
• Analyzes needs and recommends revisions to Department Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties, projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile georgraphical radius Asheville NC location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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 STM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical or electronics engineering technology, mechanical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, or mechatronics from an accredited institution.
• Up to one year manufacturing experience including internships and co-op assignments.
• Knowledge of power distribution and control systems (LV and MV Switchgear, Panel boards and Switchboards, Motor Control Centers, etc.)).

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Skills:

Position Criteria:
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical engineering
• Knowledge of design standards.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), AutoCAD, databases
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Asheville, NC

Job ID: Eaton-56564Arden

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-16T18:39:06