Controls Engineer - Lean Automation & PLC/SCADA

Eaton; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Electrical Division in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Controls Engineer to support plant leadership by developing and maintaining robust testing and assembly processes for production equipment and programs.

The role involves designing, testing, installing, validating, and troubleshooting controls systems with emphasis on safety, lean/six sigma practices, and cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, quality, and design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Controls/Test engineering experience.
• Experience with Visual Basic/Studio, SQL, and other Microsoft applications.
• Experience with Rockwell Software (RSLogix 5/500/5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE).
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming, and understanding of safety systems design.
• Relocation benefits are being offered for this position.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidelines for the design and selection of test equipment and develop testing protocols.
• Support, service, and troubleshoot controls for production equipment and electrical systems.
• Develop test equipment specifications ensuring electrical safety and OSHA compliance.
• Interface SQL databases with production systems.
• Lead cost-out initiatives and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and suppliers as needed.

Skills

LabVIEW

TestStand

PLC programming

HMI programming

SQL

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 5

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5000

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View ME

FactoryTalk SE

Job description

Eaton's Electrical Division in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Controls Engineer to support plant leadership by developing and maintaining robust testing and assembly processes for production equipment and programs.

The role involves designing, testing, installing, validating, and troubleshooting controls systems with emphasis on safety, lean/six sigma practices, and cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, quality, and design teams.