Eaton's Power Components Division is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation. This is an on-site position based at our Beaver, PA facility. Relocation assistance is available!
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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 Manufacturing Engineer - Automation will lead strategic engineering initiatives focused on improving manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong background in process optimization, automation, and project execution.
Essential Functions: - Industry 4.0 Project Leadership: Develop expertise in Industry 4.0 tools and technologies and serve as a subject matter expert (SME). Manage budget, timelines, and objectives for Industry 4.0 projects including automation, digital core, IIoT, additive manufacturing, and systems integration. Align automation project objectives with plant continuous improvement initiatives. Assist manufacturing teams in developing, submitting, and obtaining approval for business cases related to Industry 4.0 opportunities. Train key plant personnel on Industry 4.0 tools and technologies to ensure adoption and sustainment.
- Systems Integration: Guide and support plant teams on machine connectivity and data acquisition activities. Support integration of manufacturing technologies and digital systems.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with plant leadership, IT, Operational Excellence, Production, Quality, Facilities, and Engineering teams to execute projects. Work closely with SMEs from Advanced Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Process Optimization teams.
What will make you successful? A successful candidate is a self-directed manufacturing automation professional who leverages strong problem-solving and facilitation skills to drive impactful results. You have hands-on experience with PLC programming, Industry 4.0 technologies, and digital manufacturing solutions along with a strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma, enabling you to identify and implement process improvements across manufacturing operations. You excel at leading cross-functional teams, communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and managing projects from concept through execution. We are looking for candidates who are diverse in their backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and who can bring fresh and innovative ideas to our team.
Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or related from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in automated assembly and/or machining production environment
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience in an assembly or machining/manufacturing production environment, including Automation & Robotics
- Experience in PLC logic and programming with PLCs
- Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies
- Lean/Six sigma experience
- Project management experience
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
