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Eaton · 2 days ago

Lead Controls and Automation Engineer

Waukesha, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $138K/yr

5+ years exp

Eaton is a leading provider of electrical components and systems, and they are seeking a Lead Controls and Automation Engineer. The role involves supporting plant leadership by developing and maintaining testing and assembly processes, while also mentoring others and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide guidelines for selecting test equipment and protocols, develop compliant specifications, and support, service, and troubleshoot electrical test systems

Ensure compliance with OSHA and safe work practices, identify and mitigate hazards, and uphold a zero-incident culture through documentation and communication

Partner with manufacturing, engineering, MESH, suppliers, and customers to align testing strategies and product standards

Lead or support initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma tools, drive cost-out efforts, and monitor performance metrics

Conduct failure analyses, apply problem-solving techniques, and mentor others in critical thinking

Guide equipment selection, manage CARs for new programs, and actively participate in facility assessments

Leverage innovation to enhance information systems and reduce inefficiencies in test data flow

Lead projects with clear goals and budgets, align teams and stakeholders, and apply ADKAR and MOC frameworks to sustain operational improvements

Qualification

Controls EngineeringPLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingSix Sigma CertificationElectrical TestingLabVIEWTestStandRSLogixFactoryTalkProject ManagementCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

Required

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

Five (5) years of test/controls engineering experience

Five (5) experience in many computer programing software such as visual basic/studio, SQL, and other Microsoft applications

Five (5) 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