Controls Engineer

Eaton’s IS AER FED Aerospace division is currently seeking a Controls Engineer.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 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.

* Relocation assistance is available for a qualified candidate currently resding in the USA. This role requires working on-site M-F at our Middlesex, NC facility.

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Aerospace division is seeking a Controls Engineer at the Middlesex, NC location.

Position Overview:

Responsible for the design, specification and implementation of Eaton electrical systems to support production equipment and manufacturing processes. This includes machine guarding and controls, tooling, fixtures, gauges, material handling, and processing documentation. Support and provide production associates with the tools required to perform the job in a manner to meet all requirements.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Standardization of electrical systems throughout Middlesex plant
• Infrastructure (plant grid planning / costs savings / carbon footprint reduction)
• Equipment needs (PLC logic / component / electrical design
• Define Safety (Mesh 8.0 “Machine & equipment safeguarding”) roll out plan
• Implement electrical safety systems to support Mesh 8.0
• Standardization and Verification of safety related electrical design.
• Provide engineering support for EHS projects as necessary.
• Provide support for Electrical safety program for Middlesex plant.
• Industry 4.0 - Roll out
• Define equipment needs to support I4.0 Tools (data collection / real time dashboards)
• Develop architecture for interconnection between machine and human
• Implement predictive maintenance systems and alerts on key equipment features “fault codes”
• Develop PLC logic to support the collection and analysis of manufacturing data to implement process improvements
• Automation projects within value streams
• Support ME’s with automation projects / Capex Projects
• PLC programming standards / error proofing strategy / industry 4.0
• Design processes to ensure that components and assemblies meet all internal and external customer quality specifications (Eaton Quality System, AS9100, and NADCAP).
• Ensures processes are efficient in terms of capital intensity by implementing Eaton Lean Six Sigma tools
• Work with electrical suppliers and purchasing to procure equipment, tooling, and supplies as required.
• Work with maintenance to improve our predictive maintenance programs on key processes.
• Mentor others in Manufacturing Engineering competencies, processes, and lean concepts.
• Work directly with manufacturing operators to troubleshoot and improve processes, including fabrication, assembly, measuring, and testing of products produced.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data and metrics to aid in design and improvement of processes.
• Assist ME’s during equipment and process sign off and approvals. Specify electrical run off criteria, equipment support documentation.
• Proficient at AIAG or equivalent tools for Measurement System Analysis, Capability Analysis, SPC and FMEA
• Provide support to launch capex projects through ProLaunch as required to achieve a flawless launch.
• Perform electronic development tasks like system architecture and circuit design to ensure compliance of all functional, performance, and environmental requirements.
• Research, recommend, innovate, architect, and evaluate new electronic technology and designs.
• Define expectations for 3rd party safety reviews

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Technology degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two (2) years of automation engineering experience in a manufacturing environment or 1 year plus internship experience in a manufacturing Environment.
• 1+ years experience programming PLC ‘s .
• 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.”
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Electrical schematics / Auto-Cad design.
• 2+ years programming PLC equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with machine guarding and controls, tooling, fixtures, gauges,
• Experience with EHS electrical design and standardization
• Experience in electronic system fault diagnostics and reporting
• Experience with electrical design and execution of automation projects
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 (Predictive maintenance / Human machine interface)
• Strong project and time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from production associates to the leadership team.

Additional Information:

• Limited travel may be required (<10>

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