Switchboard Controls Technician

We're hiring a Switchboard Controls Engineer in Sumter, SC to design, program, test, and support automated control systems and power management systems used in critical switchboard applications.

Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide complete power systems solutions. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of PLCs, HMIs, protective relays, and power distribution controls related components.

Expected annual salary range for this role is $59,000 - $86,000 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.

• Develop a variety of complex drawings and bills‑of‑material based upon established switchboard designs, which provides sufficient detail to accurately convey the purchaser’s equipment application.
• Consult with plant and field sales engineers in interpreting and defining new equipment applications. Follow customers and internal specifications for project implementation.
• Provide sketches, mark‑ups, and directions to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
• Select components and create bill of materials.
• Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Automatic Transfer Controllers (ATC-900, DTSC-200A), and Human Machine Interfaces (Visual Designer and Galileo based) for Automatic Power Transfer applications (Main‑Tie‑Main, Main‑Gen, etc.).
• Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
• Perform factory testing & debugging of switchboard control systems, including troubleshooting wiring and safety circuits.
• Support field start‑ups if required.

Required (Basic)

Qualifications:

• 2‑year technical degree or similar experience in military training
• Minimum 1 year of controls experience in power distribution applications or 2 years of controls experience in other applications.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Columbia, SC or Sumter, SC will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Knowledge of power distribution (Switchgears and Switchboards) and control systems.

• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy;
  This includes role‑applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re‑certifications thereafter.
• Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human‑machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.
• Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
• Computer literacy. Working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks.
• Knowledge of parts, part masters, bill of materials.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power management systems.
• Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long‑term customer satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills.
• Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.

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