PRIMARY FUNCTION: Eaton is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer within our Advanced Manufacturing Team in the Electrical Sector Americas organization. This position is responsible for driving metric improvements through automation and control improvements of current and new manufacturing operations. Key metric improvements include efficiency, quality & safety in manufacturing. The Advanced Manufacturing Team is responsible for deployment of Industry 4.0 tools & technologies such as: manufacturing automation, augmented reality, factory simulation, autonomous vehicles, process control & traceability, digital work instructions, additive manufacturing and data analytics ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead projects to deploy Industry 4.0 tools & technologies into manufacturing operations through a phase-gate project management process (PROLaunch) Work closely with cross-functional resources to execute projects – Information Technology, Operational Excellence, Production, Quality, Facilities Guide & support plant teams with manufacturing automation and alternatives to current methodologies. Work as liaison to divisional manufacturing leaders, plant teams, and suppliers Align Industry 4.0 project objectives to continuous improvement initiatives Assist manufacturing teams in the development, submission & approval of business cases for Industry 4.0 project opportunities Train key plant personnel on the Industry 4.0 tools & technologies being deployed to ensure successful adoption and achieve improvement objectives Develop knowledge & expertise in the Industry 4.0 tools & technologies to be a subject matter expert (SME) for the deployment sites and teams Coordination and oversight of projects from concept to implementation and scaling. Assist with development of purchase agreements and contracts with key suppliers and machine builders Qualifications SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution OR 4 years of progressive experience in Automation Project Management Minimum of 3 years of experience with at least 1 year being hands on in manufacturing locations Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and controls (Operational Excellence; Lean Manufacturing; Continuous Improvement) Experience in controls engineering, programming, automation, and robotics. Manufacturing system experience (MES, warehousing or related systems) Understanding of machine connectivity, communication protocols & data management Understanding of IT infrastructure & system integration Proficient with computer and software tools – including advanced Excel capabilities (pivots, macros, etc.) Expertise in lean manufacturing & Six Sigma Experience with ProLaunch Position Criteria: Knowledgeable with automated manufacturing CNC and robotic operations including: (G, M-code, Ladder/Control Logics, PLC, SCADA, HMI, Vision) Knowledge of industrial / manufacturing certification requirements in regulated manufacturing industries such as RIA, OSHA, ISO, UL, and CE. Computer Aided Drafting - mechanical and electrical design Building and delivering scalable techniques Demonstrated project management experience, including risk management & change management Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate effectively and professionally across many organizational levels and functions and effectively build rapport with stakeholders Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, assembly & test, as well as materials management and quality processes Proven problem-solving capability Ability to act as an agent of change, driving and enabling process change Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles & tools Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously Takes initiative to develop personally and professional and actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. 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Job: Engineering Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: ES AMER HQ MFGSC Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Remote Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time