Automation/CNC Engineer

Eaton Corporation•El Paso, TX

10d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is seeking an Automation/CNC Engineer to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across manufacturing operations through automation, CNC machining, and Industry 4.0 technologies. The engineer integrates solutions such as robotics, cobots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and material-handling systems, and supports equipment commissioning, startup validation, and performance optimization. The role also provides CNC manufacturing support, including operation, troubleshooting, programming adjustments, tooling optimization, and preventive maintenance to ensure precision, repeatability, and quality while improving cycle time and overall equipment effectiveness. The position enables digital transformation by establishing machine connectivity, implementing real-time data acquisition, and deploying systems to monitor equipment performance and reliability. It works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, IT, and Operations Excellence, and liaises with central engineering resources to align with division standards and best practices. The role supports daily manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, capital projects, equipment reliability, and knowledge transfer. The position is based at Eaton’s El Paso, Texas facility. Candidates must generally live within a 50-mile radius; active-duty military candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation. No relocation benefit is offered. Travel may be required up to 20% annually, domestically and internationally. The expected annual salary range is $86,000–$126,000, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. Eaton describes its benefits as including Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may depend on eligibility factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with lean tools, automation and/or CNC machines, and capital projects.
At least 3 years of experience in controls engineering, PLC programming, automation systems, additive manufacturing, and data analytics.
Fluency in Spanish and English.
Ability to travel up to 20% annually, domestically and internationally.
Candidates must generally be located within a 50-mile radius of El Paso, Texas; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Ability to configure, program, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC systems, including Siemens, Rockwell, and Eaton, using OEM software and control logic.
Knowledge of industrial networks and machine connectivity, including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC/Kepware, IIoT platforms, managed switches, and routers.
Ability to select and troubleshoot electrical components, including sensors, relays, motors, actuators, circuit protection, and AC/DC drives; interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic; and support safe machine design.
Ability to analyze manufacturing data and develop dashboards and reports using advanced Excel, Power BI, SSRS, and QlikView.
Experience operating, setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting CNC equipment, including G-code, tooling, calibration, and precision measurement.
Strong ownership and accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and structured problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning, startup validation, and ramp-up of new equipment to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues to maintain equipment uptime and reliability.
Support and continuously improve high-speed automated assembly equipment.
Apply manufacturing engineering principles to optimize processes, reduce cycle time, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot CNC machines to ensure precision, repeatability, and compliance with machining standards.
Support preventive and corrective maintenance, including calibration, alignment, and system checks.
Support, develop, validate, and adjust CNC programs to meet production needs and ensure consistent part quality.
Use root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to eliminate recurring issues and deliver sustainable improvements.
Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, and equipment validations.
Maintain equipment documentation, work instructions, and maintenance logs, and communicate equipment status to stakeholders.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, IT, and Operations Excellence teams to improve operations and reduce downtime.
Lead and support Industry 4.0 initiatives, including machine connectivity, IIoT data acquisition, and automation projects.
Support daily manufacturing operations by responding rapidly to production issues and minimizing downtime.
Identify opportunities and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Train operators, technicians, and engineers on equipment, systems, and new technologies.
Develop and maintain work instructions, best practices, and engineering documentation to support standardization.
Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, IT, and leadership on priorities, project execution, and plant objectives.
Contribute to capital projects through equipment selection, design reviews, FAT/SAT activities, and production integration.
Promote proactive maintenance and reliability using data-driven decisions and early identification of potential equipment failures.
Implement and stabilize new automated manufacturing processes, addressing startup challenges and process variability while achieving performance targets.
Deploy and integrate automation upgrades, Industry 4.0 solutions, and machine connectivity while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
Troubleshoot complex equipment issues through cross-functional collaboration and structured problem-solving.
Identify and eliminate chronic equipment losses through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Balance production requirements with equipment reliability during high-volume manufacturing.
Integrate equipment with existing manufacturing systems, including control system compatibility, data acquisition, and plant standards.
Travel up to 20% annually, domestically and internationally.