Global manufacturer of motors, gearmotors, and power transmission systems
SEW-EURODRIVE manufactures electric motors, gear units, gearmotors, and frequency inverters across 15 production facilities and 79 drive technology centers worldwide. The tech stack is deeply embedded in industrial control—PLC, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, and variable frequency drives—reflecting a business centered on legacy industrial automation protocols rather than cloud or modern software infrastructure. Hiring leans heavily toward manufacturing and shop-floor roles, with active projects focused on assembly-plant improvements and 3D printing of tooling, indicating operational scaling rather than product innovation.
SEW-EURODRIVE is a privately held manufacturer headquartered in Wellford, South Carolina, with a global footprint spanning 53 countries and 18,000+ employees. The company designs and manufactures electric motors, gear units, gearmotors, electronics, and frequency inverters for industrial automation customers. Distribution runs through five regional U.S. assembly centers, more than 60 technical sales offices, and a nationwide distributor network. The product portfolio includes decentralized drive systems and electronics serving mid-market to enterprise manufacturing customers. Active projects center on assembly-plant improvements and industrial gear system development.
Industrial control protocols including PLC, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP. Design tools: SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Enterprise systems: SAP and CRM. No modern software stack—purely industrial automation hardware and controls.
Wellford, South Carolina. Additional U.S. assembly centers operate in Troy, Ohio; Bridgeport, New Jersey; Dallas, Texas; Hayward, California; and Lyman, South Carolina.
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