Controls Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is seeking a Controls Engineer to ensure reliable operation of production equipment through automation, safety improvements, and preventive maintenance. The role focuses on developing control standards, troubleshooting complex automation issues, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy electric control standards across Maintenance and Engineering.
• Manage storage and backup programs for PLC, HMI, laser, vision, safety controllers, and related systems.
• Implement and validate error‑proofing solutions to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, laser sensors, vision systems, LVDTs, torque equipment, servos, encoders, laser markers, Ethernet/network controls, and robot programming issues.
• Document chronic issues using A3, 8D, or similar methodologies.
• Lead complex programming activities and support technicians during programming tasks.
• Standardize control and safety devices and spare parts to reduce costs and improve machine uptime.
• Participate in TPM, RIE, and other continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Coach Maintenance technicians on control duties and lead machinery remediation strategies.

Required profile

• Proven ability to develop and implement electric control standards.
• Experience leading troubleshooting and corrective actions for automation equipment.
• Capability to coach technical staff and drive continuous‑improvement projects.

Required skills

• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• HMI development
• Laser and vision system integration
• Safety controller configuration (EOLT, Technifor)
• Error‑proofing methodologies
• LVDT, torque equipment, servos, encoders
• Ethernet/network control systems
• Robot programming
• TPM, RIE, A3, 8D problem‑solving techniques