Engineering Technician
EnerSys · Sumter, SC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at EnerSys (industrial) in Sumter, SC. Assist in managing projects for production development, design criteria, product and process improvement.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $100k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 30 manufacturing engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $100k–$125k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 50%
- Tooling 43%
- New product launch 33%
- Root cause 30%
- FMEA 27%
- Team leadership 23%
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Stands out: this posting asks for SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from EnerSysAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
· Must be capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and assembly details for fabrication.
· Manage or assist in engineering and fabrication Motive Power trays, layouts, components, and accessories.
· Sheet Metal, Metal working or Fabrication Experience needed.
· Drafting and CAM support using AutoCad, SolidWorks and Windchill. Willing to Training in with CAM Software.
· Manage and create new/revised materials for entry into SAP / SAP Experience, Creating materials, BOM’s and routings.
· Manage all aspects of EOS L4 and any 5Why tags generated within the Engineering area of expertise. Ensuring HeyDo is current and relevant.
· Collaborating with designers, engineers, and technicians
· Assist in managing projects for production development, design criteria, product and process improvement.
· Assist in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data relating to Engineering-sponsored projects…including prototype builds, new products, and new process introduction.
· Provide technical assistance, as needed, to Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and other members of the Sumter Metals Team.
· Provide Support Functions for local Engineer, Corporate and Materials.
· Work with coordinators in Focus Area Meetings and Cock Walks to identify DFx opportunities.
· Must Manage Engineering Workflow, responsible for managing Engineering Custom order report and Material Creation for each engineering request.
· Must be in controls for DFm/DFx and E-100 inputs with all documentation.
· Creating standards and updates to the Manufacturing instructions.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· EDUCATION and/ or EXPERIENCE: Two year degree or equivalent certification or 4-years experience in design engineering or design-related engineering, proven work history of AutoCad/ Drafting / Solid Works knowledge and exposure, and above average computer skills in Microsoft Office Software.
· LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. The candidate will be required to write routine reports and correspondence and must have effective oral and written communication skills.
· MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, check drawing accuracy, use formulas involving area, circumference, and volume. The candidate must have the ability to understand and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
· REASONING ABLITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. The candidate should be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
General Job
Requirements
- ✓This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.
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EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.
Job Purpose
This position will primarily support the Engineering & Production departments of Sumter Metal Products. Our goal is to produce high-quality metal fabricated assemblies in an efficient and cost-effective manner, while ensuring on-time delivery to our customers
