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Eaton
OPEX Engineer 2 days ago Greenwood, SC
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About Us Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
• Size: 10000+ employees
• Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy
View Company Profile Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an OPEX Engineer. This role takes place at our facility in Greenwood, SC.
The OPEX Engineer is responsible for providing a broad range of professional continuous improvement support to manufacturing operations and plant facility maintenance. There is project responsibility for the execution of complex projects and project assignments within the Operational Excellence department. You will help develop more complex engineering and process control documentation for manufacturing needs and provide coordination and technical guidance to production personnel as appropriate.
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:
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication and assembly processes, tooling and fixturing design and applications
• Develop and implement improvements to manufacturing and its procedures and processes through improved layout and material handling procedures.
• Train factory operators in the use of equipment, tooling and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee changes and upgrades to the manufacturing facility.
• Lead events such as Shop Floor and Rapid Improvement Events to achieve factory cost-out target in your support area.
• Determine optimal manufacturing methods to produce parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for new products or customer orders requiring extensive planning consistent with overall division objectives.
• Conduct line capacity analysis and lead labor productivity improvement initiatives to achieve the business objective.
• Specify, design, quote, install, debug, and maintain equipment for use in manufacturing.
• Support Eaton's digitization initiatives with the implementation of manufacturing execution systems (MES) in shop floor, electronic data presentation, Industry 4.0 and automation
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Pro Launch through the creation of Process Maps, Standard Work, Takt Times, Potential Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments, Control Plans, and Job Safety Analysis for production lines.
• Support other key plant processes and provide cross-functional support as directed.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Greenwood, SC facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
Skills:
• Training and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC and related software (Microsoft Office, ERP SAP, AS400, AutoCAD).
Additional Information:
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 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to push/pull up to or greater than 50 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.
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Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to noise and frequently exposed to dust.
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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.
Client-provided location(s): Greenwood, SC
Job ID: Eaton-57396Greenwood
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-25T18:37:09
Apply on company site Perks and Benefits • Health and Wellness • Health Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• FSA
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• Fitness Subsidies
• On-Site Gym
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes
• Parental Benefits • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Work Flexibility • Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Office Life and Perks • Casual Dress
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Vacation and Time Off • Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal/Sick Days
• Leave of Absence
• Summer Fridays
• Financial and Retirement • 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Financial Counseling
• Professional Development • Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• Mentor Program
• Shadowing Opportunities
• Access to Online Courses
• Internship Program
• Work Visa Sponsorship
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program
• Diversity and Inclusion • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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