Safety Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

17h • $71,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Safety Engineer. This role is located in Waukesha, WI. No relocation assistance will be provided. The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 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. What you’ll do: This position is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving risk reduction goals by leading safety and ergonomic improvements across the plant while developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes. Additional responsibility includes executing the organization’s strategic plan consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, established industry standards, and customer requirements. The candidate needs to be able to think outside the box, encompassing lean and manufacturing engineering principles, day in and day out.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Candidates graduating in May 2026 will be considered.
• Six (6) months of manufacturing experience, including internships/co-ops.
• 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
• No relocation assistance will be provided. Only candidates that reside within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience with safety engineering.
• Proficiency in various software applications – i.e., SAP, Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, MS Office suite, MiniTab
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards
• Knowledge of application of ergonomic principles in workstation design
• Thorough understanding of production environments (low volume/high mix and high volume/low mix) including safety/guarding requirements.
• Experience/Exposure to Fabrication, Welding, Assembly, or Coil Winding.
• Experience with lifting equipment – i.e, cranes, forklifts, hoists
• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e., value stream mapping, one piece flow, 5S, Standard work, visual controls, daily accountability, process checks, etc.
• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e., thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and mitigates safety hazards; enforces safety standards and conducts training.
• Leads root cause analysis and problem-solving to improve cost, quality, and performance.
• Supports design reviews and new product development to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Manages cross-functional projects with defined goals, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Drives and sustains process improvements using change management tools like ADKAR.
• Contributes to capital equipment selection and CAR development for new initiatives.
• Participates in manufacturing assessments, serving as lead or category champion when needed.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level