Controls Engineer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Provide guidelines for test equipment design and selection; develop testing protocols and data collection programs
• ▹Support, service, and troubleshoot controls for production equipment, test equipment, and electrical systems
• ▹Develop test equipment specifications ensuring compliance with electrical safe work practices and OSHA requirements
• ▹Identify and remediate potential safety hazards
• ▹Develop interfaces between SQL databases and production systems
• ▹Perform root cause and failure analysis using critical thinking and problem solving
• ▹Develop Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) for new products or process initiatives
• ▹Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to solve cross-functional manufacturing problems
• ▹Lead/co-lead projects, developing goals, budgets, and work breakdown structures

Requirements

• ▹Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• ▹Minimum five years of Controls/Test engineering experience
• ▹Experience with programming software (Visual Basic/Studio, SQL, Microsoft applications)
• ▹Experience with Rockwell Software (RSLogix 5/500/5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE)
• ▹Experience with PLC and HMI programming and safety systems design
• ▹Willingness to relocate to or reside within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI

Nice to have

• ▹Fundamental knowledge of electrical equipment at component and system level
• ▹Ability to apply NFPA 70E electrical safe work practices
• ▹Ability to troubleshoot electrical control, protection, and metering schematics
• ▹Experience supporting an Engineered-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing plant
• ▹Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• ▹Daily experience with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand
• ▹Experience developing with Ignition SCADA

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Relocation benefits offered for this position

About the company

Eaton is hiring a Controls Engineer for its Waukesha, WI manufacturing plant, supporting automation and continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methods.