Eaton

Automation/CNC Engineer

Eaton  •  $86k - $126k/yr  •  El Paso, TX (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Eaton’s Power Components Division is currently seeking an Automation/CNC Engineer. This is an on-site position based at our El Paso, TX facility.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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:

The primary function of this role is to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost across manufacturing operations through the deployment of automation, CNC machining, and Industry 4.0 technologies. This position is responsible for integrating advanced automation solutions such as robotics, cobots, AMRs, and material handling systems, while supporting equipment commissioning, startup validation, and performance optimization to meet plant objectives. The role also includes CNC manufacturing support, involving operation, troubleshooting, programming adjustments, tooling optimization, and preventive maintenance to ensure precision, repeatability, and high-quality output, while improving cycle time and overall equipment effectiveness. In parallel, the engineer enables digital transformation by establishing machine connectivity, implementing real-time data acquisition, and deploying monitoring systems to track equipment performance and reliability. The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, IT, and Operations Excellence and serves as a liaison with central engineering resources to ensure alignment with division (PCS) standards and best practices. Through strong technical expertise, structured problem-solving, and a continuous improvement mindset, this role enhances manufacturing performance, supports digital transformation, and strengthens the overall competitiveness of the PCD El Paso operation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead commissioning, startup validation, and ramp-up of new equipment to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.
  • Support and continuously improve high-speed automated assembly equipment used in our manufacturing operations.
  • Apply manufacturing engineering principles to optimize processes, reduce cycle time, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot CNC machines, ensuring precision, repeatability, and adherence to machining standards.
  • Support in performing preventive and corrective maintenance, including calibration, alignment, and system checks to sustain equipment performance.
  • Support, develop, validate, and adjust CNC programs to meet production requirements and ensure consistent part quality.
  • Use root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods to eliminate recurring issues and drive sustainable improvements.
  • Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, and equipment validations to reduce hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate equipment documentation, work instructions, maintenance logs, and communicate real-time equipment status to key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, IT, and Operations Excellence teams to drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime.
  • Lead and support Industry 4.0 initiatives, including machine connectivity, IIoT data acquisition, and automation projects.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in automation and/or CNC’s, and capital projects in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in controls engineering, PLC programming, automation systems and data analytics
  • Bilingual with fluency in Spanish and English
  • 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.
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the specified job location(s) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience setting up and integrating industrial network devices (managed switches, routers) into plant IT infrastructure
  • Experience with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., SSRS, QlikView, Power BI) to support data-driven decisions
  • Knowledge of basic Lean tools
  • Experience troubleshooting Fanuc robots

Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of machine connectivity, industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC), and data acquisition platforms (e.g., Kepware).
  • Experience with IT infrastructure and system integration in manufacturing environments, including Industry 4.0/IIoT technologies.
  • Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI) for performance monitoring and decision-making.
  • Ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Eaton) and develop control logic.
  • Skilled in electrical systems, including component selection (sensors, drives, relays, motors) and interpreting schematics and ladder logic.
  • Hands-on diagnostics and troubleshooting of control systems using OEM software tools.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety standards and safe machine design principles.
  • CNC expertise including setup, programming (G-code), troubleshooting, maintenance, and process optimization to improve cycle time and quality.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for cross-functional stakeholders.
  • May require 20% international travel to MX.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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.

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About Eaton

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.

Eaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eaton is 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.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dublin, IE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
eaton.com
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