Senior Controls Automation Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Waukesha, WI

63d•$83,250 - $122,100•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Controls Automation Engineer. This position is based in Waukesha, WI. The expected annual salary range for this role is $83250.0 - $122100.0 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: The Senior Controls/Test Engineer is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust testing and assembly processes. The Senior Controls/Test Engineer is responsible for portions of design, development, fabrication, validation, installation, support and troubleshooting of production test equipment and programs. The Senior Controls/Test Engineer is a coach, mentor, and role model for others to personally grow for working with them. In this role you will: 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.

Requirements

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.
Problem-Solving Skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others
Ability to take initiative on continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

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.

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.

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.

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