Senior Automation Engineer - Remote with 50-75% Travel
Eaton Group
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Job summary
Eaton's Mobility division seeks a Lead Automation Engineer to drive manufacturing efficiency through automation projects. This is a remote, high-travel role supporting 5+ U.S. manufacturing sites with travel 50–75%.
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years automating manufacturing processes, and experience in CARs, supplier management, and safety improvements. Travel nationwide is expected.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
- 3+ years of experience automating manufacturing processes.
- Remote eligibility limited to specified states; travel 50–75% across the USA.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred).
- Experience with Forging, Machining, Grinding, Assembly (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Identify automation opportunities within the North American region.
- Develop scopes of work for automation opportunities.
- Establish a reliable automation supply base and obtain proposals.
- Prepare financial justification for automation projects.
- Develop CARs for automation projects.
- Manage capital and expense spending for assigned projects.
- Procure equipment and tooling per project plan and standards.
- Investigate, analyze and recommend new/alternate equipment and methods.
- Coordinate best-practice implementations between facilities.
- Troubleshoot/Support existing automation with controls and robotics.
- Attend trade shows to stay current with automation technology.
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Job description
Eaton's Mobility division seeks a Lead Automation Engineer to drive manufacturing efficiency through automation projects. This is a remote, high-travel role supporting 5+ U.S. manufacturing sites with travel 50–75%.
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years automating manufacturing processes, and experience in CARs, supplier management, and safety improvements. Travel nationwide is expected.
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