Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation

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.

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:

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer-Automation to 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.

• Manage budget, timelines, and objectives for industry 4.0 projects including automation, Digital core, IIoT, additive manufacturing, and systems integration.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams/resources to execute projects – plant leadership, Information Technology, Operational Excellence, Production, Quality, Facilities and Engineering.

• Work closely with subject matter experts (SME) from Electrical Sector Advanced Manufacturing, I4.0, and Process Optimization Teams.

• Guide and support plant teams on machine connectivity and data acquisition activities.

• Align automation project objectives with plant continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist manufacturing teams in the development, submission, and approval of business cases for industry 4.0 project opportunities.

• Train key plant personnel on industry 4.0 tools and technologies being deployed to ensure successful adoption and sustainment.

• Develop knowledge and expertise in industry 4.0 tools and technologies to be a SME.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in automated assembly or machining production environment

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the specified job location(s) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

• 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

• Knowledge and experience in automation and robotics, including programming

• Experience in PLC logic and programming with PLCs

• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies

• Familiarity with problem solving methodologies, e.g., 8D, 5 Why, A3

• Lean/Six sigma experience

• Project management experience

Skills:

• Ability to perform work with little or no direct supervision

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills

• Ability to lead and work cross functionally

• Strong Communication and Presentation Skills

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