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Eaton · 1 day ago

Senior Controls Automation Engineer

Waukesha, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $122K/yr

3+ years exp

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Senior Controls Automation Engineer. The role involves supporting plant leadership in achieving business goals through the development and maintenance of testing and assembly processes, while also mentoring and guiding others in the organization.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops and enforces guidelines for test equipment design, specifications, protocols, and data collection, ensuring safety compliance with OSHA and electrical standards

Supports, services, and troubleshoots test equipment and electrical systems, identifying hazards and driving remediation to maintain a zero-incident culture

Collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, MESH, suppliers, and customers to ensure operational alignment and product conformity

Leads root cause analysis and applies critical thinking to drive improvements in cost, quality, and performance; mentors others in problem-solving

Oversees capital equipment selection and CAR development for major testing and control initiatives

Participates in assessments, acting as category lead or champion when required

Drives cost-out and continuous improvement initiatives through Lean/Six Sigma tools, Kaizens, and metric-based performance tracking

Enhances testing/control systems through technology innovation and waste elimination in factory floor information flow

Leads cross-functional projects with defined goals and budgets, aligning stakeholders and managing effective communication plans

Implements change management strategies (e.g., ADKAR, MOC) to sustain process improvements across manufacturing operations

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingTest engineeringLean/Six SigmaElectrical safety regulationsProject managementContinuous improvement initiativeProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationTechnical mentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer/Math/Science from an accredited institution

Three (3) years of test/controls engineering experience

Three (3) years of experience in many computer programing software such as visual basic/studio, SQL, and other Microsoft applications

Three (3) years of experience with PLC, HMI programming and safety systems design

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

Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI

Preferred

Five (5) years Controls/Test engineering experience

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified with expertise in structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, A3s, FMEA, control/Pareto charts)

Experienced in electrical testing procedures, protocols, and troubleshooting at both component and integrated system levels

Proficient in interpreting and applying NFPA 70E and other electrical safety regulations; skilled in reading and troubleshooting schematics and wiring diagrams

Strong background supporting Engineered-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing and resolving electrical design and production issues

Project management experience using the PROLaunch framework

Capable of guiding installation work and resolving complex issues involving multiple electrical contractors

Software proficiency includes NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Rockwell RSLogix (5/500/5000), Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, and VB6