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Controls Engineering Manager

Yesterday Waukesha, WI

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Controls Engineering Manager.

This role is located at our Waukesha, WI facility. Relocation assistance will be provided.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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:

As a Controls Engineering Manager, you will support plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust testing and assembly processes via controls/software. You will be responsible for portions of design, development, fabrication, validation, installation, support and troubleshooting of production test equipment and programs and managing the controls team.

In this role, you will:

  • Define guidelines for test equipment design, selection, protocols, and data collection best practices.
  • Support and troubleshoot plant test equipment and electrical systems.
  • Develop test equipment specifications aligned with electrical safety standards and OSHA requirements; identify hazards and recommend remediation.
  • Promote and enforce safety expectations; document and communicate unsafe conditions.
  • Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, EHS/MESH, suppliers, and customers.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and problem solving; coach others in critical thinking techniques.
  • Lead capital equipment selection and develop/evaluate Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) for testing/controls.
  • Assess manufacturing processes and serve as category lead during assessments.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement events (Kaizens/BPIs).
  • Apply Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance testing/controls systems.
  • Identify and eliminate waste in test-information flow; lead cross-functional projects and manage goals, budgets, and communications.
  • Drive and sustain change management using tools such as ADKAR and the MOC process.
  • Serve as the site responsible person for electrical safety and lead the plant electrical safety efforts.

Basic Qualifications:

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  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
  • Seven (7) years of test/controls engineering experience.
  • Three (3) years of people management experience
  • Three (3) years of experience with PLC, HMI programming and safety systems design.
  • Three (3) years Project Management experience
  • Three (3) years of experience with Rockwell Software (RS and Factory Talk), NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand
  • 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.
  • Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that reside outside a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years test engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, control charts, Pareto charts, A3s, etc.
  • Green belt or Black belt certified
  • Fundamental knowledge of electrical equipment at component and integrated system levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret regulation and standards, and implementing Electrical Safe Work practices such NFPA 70E.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and trouble shoot electrical control, protection, instrumentation, and metering schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Experience supporting Engineered to Order (ETO) manufacturing plant.

Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to work with little direction and effectively operate in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to assist manufacturing operations and product designers/engineering personnel to resolve electrical design and build production issues.
  • Ability to interpret, suggest and resolve equipment or installation issues with multiple and varied electrical contractors.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Waukesha, WI
Job ID: Eaton-59261Waukesha
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-21T18:38:38

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)