Lead Controls and Automation Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

18h • $93,750 - $137,500

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead Controls and Automation Engineer. This role is based in Waukesha, WI. Relocation assistance will be provided. The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The Lead Test/Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust testing and assembly processes. The Lead Test/Controls Engineer is responsible for portions of design, development, fabrication, validation, installation, support and troubleshooting of production test equipment and programs. The Lead Test/Controls Engineer is a coach, mentor, and role model for others to personally grow for working with them

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Seven (7) years Controls/Test engineering experience
• Six Sigma certified (green/black); skilled in 8D, A3, FMEA, Pareto/control charts
• Electrical testing & troubleshooting
• NFPA 70E compliance; schematic interpretation
• ETO manufacturing support; resolves design/production issues
• PROLaunch project management
• Leads installations; resolves contractor issues
• Proficient in LabVIEW, TestStand, RSLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, VB6

Responsibilities

• Test System Design & Support: Provide guidelines for selecting test equipment and protocols, develop compliant specifications, and support, service, and troubleshoot electrical test systems.
• Safety & Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with OSHA and safe work practices, identify and mitigate hazards, and uphold a zero-incident culture through documentation and communication.
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work: Partner with manufacturing, engineering, MESH, suppliers, and customers to align testing strategies and product standards.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction: Lead or support initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma tools, drive cost-out efforts, and monitor performance metrics.
• Root Cause Analysis & Knowledge Sharing: Conduct failure analyses, apply problem-solving techniques, and mentor others in critical thinking.
• Capital & Process Development: Guide equipment selection, manage CARs for new programs, and actively participate in facility assessments.
• Technology Integration: Leverage innovation to enhance information systems and reduce inefficiencies in test data flow.
• Project & Change Management: Lead projects with clear goals and budgets, align teams and stakeholders, and apply ADKAR and MOC frameworks to sustain operational improvements.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees