Process Automation Engineer - Military Veterans

Eaton’s Commercial

Residential Distribution Solutions division is currently seeking an Automation

Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Lincoln, IL facility.

Relocation assistance will be provided.

Position Overview:

Overall responsibility

for the identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes

focused around continuous improvement. Create a strategy around

automation in the facility focused on high yield areas and areas with high

ergonomic risk. Reduce product cost and improve quality / productivity by

improving the automated manufacturing processes, methods, and/or

procedures. Introduce new technologies, designs, tools and fixtures to

meet profit plan targets. Translate user requirements into a functional

design and technical concept by designing, programing and testing automated

machinery and/or processes including the tooling needed. The Lead

Automation Engineer and team will provide full life-cycle support for the

process control system from project engineering and design through software

development, commissioning and support. Provide leadership to the AA

associates in the support of automated equipment and design of fixturing.

Making what matters work

at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an

environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and

every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full

potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you

will:

+ Develop

and Implement process improvements which reduce labor by simplifying tasks

(process automation) or speeds the process (increases the number of

products produced in a set time frame). Ensure that the safety of all

employees is maintained during process changes.

+ Improve

quality and performance of existing automated equipment to meet key

performance metrics (OEE, uptime, yield) by improving on the equipment or

product design, including molds and fabrication tools. Implement TPM and

PM standards on all automated equipment.

+ Provide

Leadership to the 1AA associates.

+ Guide

the design and build of automated equipment to meet plant’s safety,

quality and lean objectives. This includes developing timelines and

cost comparisons from various sources.

+ Liaison

between product design and/or Manufacturing and outside tool vendors.

+ Order

or specify tooling / fixtures. Must be able to use AutoCAD to create

concept drawings of fixtures for external or internal vendors.

+ Assist

Maintenance in repair of automated equipment.

+ Aid

in the training of manufacturing personnel on automated equipment and TPM

requirements.

+ Adheres

to all facility safety guidelines (MESH and OMRON) and identifies

potential hazards to reduce or eliminate them.

When we embrace the

different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we —

as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for

all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related

reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status,

genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by

law.

Qualifications

Required (Basic)

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s

degree from an accredited institution

+ Minimum

of five (5) years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Must

be legally authorized to work in the United States without company

sponsorship

Preferred

Qualifications:

+ In-depth

knowledge of sheet metal processes—stamping, forming, welding,

etc—automated assembly, PLC or computer control devices, tooling, industrial

engineering, and AutoCAD

+ Bachelors

degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

+ Seven

(7) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico

Organization: ES CRDS RESI Residential

Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor

Schedule: Full-time

Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No

Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within United States and / or Puerto Rico

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Eaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.