Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Eatonu2019s Electrical Division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to join our team. This position is based at our Waukesha, WI facility.(Relocation offered) The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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 youu2019ll do: The Manufacturing Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust testing and assembly processes. The Manufacturing Controls Engineer will actively participate and support the design, development, fabrication, validation, installation, and troubleshooting of production equipment and programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : + Provide guidelines for the design and selection of test equipment, Developing testing protocols, test data collection programs and best practices. + Support, service, and trouble shoot controls for production equipment, test equipment, and electrical systems within the plant. + Develop test equipment specifications ensuring compliance with electrical safe work practices and OSHA requirements. Identify and remediate potential safety hazards. + Developing interfaces between SQL databases and production systems. + Enforce safety expectations, document, and communicate hazards and unsafe conditions to ensure a zero-incident culture and product conformance to electrical safety and quality standards. + Collaborate with manufacturing, MESH, manufacturing engineering, quality, product design engineering, suppliers, and customers as needed. + Performs root cause and failure analysis, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills. + Guide the capital equipment selection process and develop Capital Appropriation Requests (CARS) for new products or process initiatives. + Actively participate in assessment processes within the manufacturing environment, potentially as a category lead or champion. + Lead/co-lead cost-out initiatives and promotes culture of continuous improvement. Collaborates cross functionally using Lean and Six Sigma tools to solve manufacturing problems. + Leverages advanced technology to improve the effectiveness of information systems for controls. + Seeks opportunities to eliminate waste associated with the flow of factory floor test information. Leads/co-leads projects, develop goals, budgets, and work breakdown structures. + Execute sustained change management within manufacturing operations, utilizing change management techniques such as ADKAR to drive and sustain improvements. Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Required: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field from an accredited institution. u2022 Minimum of five (5) years of Controls/Test engineering experience. u2022 Proficient in problem-solving methodologies such as thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, PFMEA, control charts, Pareto charts, and A3s. u2022 Experience with various programming software including Visual Basic/Studio, SQL, and other Microsoft applications. u2022 Experience with Rockwell Software (RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME, FactoryTalk SE). u2022 Experience with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand. u2022 Experience with Ignition (SCADA). u2022 Experience with PLC and HMI programming, and an understanding of safety systems design. u2022 Basic knowledge of project management principles, possibly through coursework or internships. u2022 Relocation benefits are being offered for this position. u2022 Only candidates that currently reside or willing to relocate within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI will be considered. u2022 Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS u2022 Experience in electrical testing procedures and protocols. u2022 Fundamental knowledge of electrical equipment at component and integrated system levels. u2022 Demonstrated ability to interpret regulation and standards, and implementing Electrical Safe Work practices such NFPA 70E. u2022 Demonstrated ability to interpret and trouble shoot electrical control, protection, instrumentation, and metering schematics and wiring diagrams. u2022 Experience supporting Engineered to Order (ETO) manufacturing plant. u2022 Project management experience (PROLaunch). u2022 GB (green belt) or BB (black belt) certified. u2022 Demonstrated ability to work with little direction and effectively operate in a team-oriented environment. u2022 Ability to assist manufacturing operations and product designers/engineering personnel to resolve electrical design and build production issues. u2022 Ability to interpret, suggest and resolve equipment or installation issues with multiple and varied electrical contractors. Skills: u2022Daily support with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand. u2022Developing Ignition (SCADA). u2022Daily support with PLC and HMI programming, and an understanding of safety systems design. 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. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. 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.

Created: 2026-02-23