Job Summary Eaton is seeking an Automation Engineer in Eaton Bravos plant. 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 Sr Automation Engineer is co-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. Job Responsibilities Participate in projects to deploy Automation & 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 and use Industry 4.0 and Automatization project objectives to continuous improvement initiatives. Assist manufacturing teams in the development, submission & approval of business cases for Industry 4.0 project opportunities. Train subordinate personnel on the industry 4.0 tools & technologies being deployed to ensure successful adoption and achieve improvement objectives. Deploy 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. #Li-SL4 Qualifications Qualifications Education level required: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Preferred education level: Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and controls (Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement). Technical knowledge/Soft Skills: 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. 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 Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, assembly & test, as well as materials management and quality processes Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles & tools. Soft skills: 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. Proven problem-solving capability. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to act as an agent of change, driving and enabling process change. Takes initiative to develop personally and professional and actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Engineering Region: Latin America Organization: ES CRDS RESI Residential Job Level: Individual Contributor 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 hiring country only Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time