Power Distribution Supervisor

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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:

• Lead a team of subject matter experts for control wiring and harness development
• Work with other divisions to develop automation around EPLAN schematics and wiring diagrams from Eaton's Design Automation tool
• Assist in COE design reviews for key customers:
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Ensure designs are optimized for contracted configuration variability
• Develop and drive plans towards EPLAN implementation across all Custom Order engineering team
• Develop and drive harness capabilities in the business
• Manage a team of engineers, drafters, and technician
• Ensure compliance to all applicable national and local electrical codes and standards as they relate to the products we produce (UL, NEC, NEMA, OSPHD).
• Represent the product line as a lead technical consultant.
• Develop standards around best wire modeling practices
• Develop technical communications: datasheets, interface control documents, test plans, etc.
• Design, model, and test product prototypes.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR a Master's of Business Administration from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with wire automation software.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a leader of people.
• 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:

• At least 10 years of design experience with LV electrical distribution equipment.
• Certification for Design for Six Sigma
• At least 2 years of experience designing products under UL 50, UL67, and UL 891 standards.
• At least 2 years of experience with EPLAN software package.
• At least 2 years of experience with Autodesk Inventor.
• At least 5 years as a manager of people.

Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem-solving skills. Work with individuals and groups to effectively participate within team environment.
• Proficiency in Engineering software/tools (AutoCAD, Enovia)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to travel up to 20%

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. Must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities, analyze complex problems and implement solutions.
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel at all management, professional, and technical levels. This position requires a high level of responsiveness and proactive problem solving to reinforce enterprise wide goal of providing world class customer satisfaction. Must be team oriented and self-starter with strong multi-tasking and time management skills.

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 primarily based in an office environment.

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Client-provided location(s): Sumter, SC

Job ID: Eaton-58583Sumter

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-11T18:41:30