Controls Engineer

Eaton
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 86,000 - 126,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Data-driven decision-making","Continuous improvement","Troubleshooting","Safety focus"]

Design and implement safe, efficient manufacturing processes for a highly automated, fast-paced facility. Use manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous-improvement initiatives that improve safety, production quality, delivery, and cost. Troubleshoot and upgrade legacy controls on Allen-Bradley CompactLogix/ControlLogix, HMIs, and press control software, and develop I4.0 smart manufacturing capabilities with vision systems for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.

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Eaton
Eaton
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Controls Engineer

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Job Summary

Design and implement safe, efficient manufacturing processes for a highly automated, fast-paced facility. Use manufacturing data to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous-improvement initiatives that improve safety, production quality, delivery, and cost. Troubleshoot and upgrade legacy controls on Allen-Bradley CompactLogix/ControlLogix, HMIs, and press control software, and develop I4.0 smart manufacturing capabilities with vision systems for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data and key performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and support data-driven improvements.
  • •Lead cost-reduction initiatives using continuous improvement to eliminate waste and improve operational performance across production lines.
  • •Troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes through collaboration with direct labor, including fabrication, assembly, measuring, and testing.
  • •Develop and implement I4.0 data collection and smart manufacturing systems for real-time monitoring, enhanced traceability, performance optimization, and predictive maintenance.
  • •Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot vision systems and safety devices; maintain and upgrade legacy controls while planning migrations to modern architectures.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 86,000 - 126,000 annually
Perks:Retirement BenefitsPaid LeaveHealth Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • •Minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical role supporting manufacturing operations.
  • •Minimum of 3 years of PLC experience.
  • •Experience supporting press control software (e.g., safety circuits, interlocks, auto/hand modes, hydraulic/pneumatic sequencing).
  • •Ability to develop, modify, and troubleshoot control programs using RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer and related tools.
Experience:3+ yearsManufacturingIndustrial automationSmart manufacturingIndustrial control systems
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingData-driven decision-makingContinuous improvementTroubleshootingSafety focus
Tech Stack:PLCAllen Bradley CompactLogixAllen Bradley ControlLogixPanelView PlusPanelView 5000Keyence vision systemsCognex visionRSLogix 5000Studio 5000 Logix DesignerFactoryTalk ViewRSLinxControlFLASHLadder logicLogix DesignerI4.0Smart manufacturingMachine guardingMachine safety devicesHydraulic sequencingPneumatic sequencing

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Eaton
Designs, manufactures, and distributes electrical components, power management systems, and industrial equipment for energy, aerospace, vehicle, and industrial markets worldwide, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911
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