Automation Controls Technician - 3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI • 7h ago

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Automation Controls Technician - 3rd Shift join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $28.25 per hour + $2.50 per hour shift premium.

The core hours are 11 pm - 7 am. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

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.

This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000*, paid in two installments, less applicable withholding .

*Bonus terms:

Bonuses are being offered for a limited time only. Applications must be submitted on or after October 1 st , 2025, to qualify.

Bonuses are only applicable to specific job @types and shifts; additional terms and conditions may apply.

Associates must be employed at the time of the payout.

Why work at Eaton?

Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!

Paid holidays - up to 12!

Weekly pay

Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.

Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.

Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more

What you'll do:

The Controls & Automation Technician supports the Controls Engineering Team by acting as the lead troubleshooter for down equipment. When not troubleshooting the Controls & Automation Technician will assist Controls Engineers with project tasks.

In this function, you will :

Support the Controls Engineering Team by acting as the first responder for troubleshooting requests on down equipment.

Use electrical, mechanical, and software-based tools to assist maintenance with troubleshooting tasks and evaluate if the problem is significant enough to require further intervention from controls or design engineering.

Assist Controls Engineers with the completion of large capital projects. Tasks may involve setup of new PLC and drive systems, procurement of materials needed for the project and assistance with creating or reviewing electrical and mechanical drawings.

Participate in deep-dive investigations to determine the root cause of persistent issues with plant equipment. Investigations will often involve multifunctional teams and utilize common problem-solving tools such as 5-Why, 8D and fishbone charts.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

Completion of a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution

One of the below is required:

Minimum of 1 year experience with PLC, HMI programming, and safety systems design AND a Minimum of 1 year of experience using Rockwell Software (RS and Factory Talk, RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME, FactoryTalk SE, VB6

AND/OR Current enrollment OR completion of an associate degree in Automated Systems Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls, or a related field from an accredited institution

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 work location will be considered. Active-duty military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand

Previous Controls Technician experience

Experience in electrical testing, procedures, and protocols

Skills:

Ability to understand 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

Fundamental knowledge of electrical equipment at component and integrated system levels.

Demonstrated ability to interpret regulations and standards, and implement Electrical Safe Work practices such NFPA 70E.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and troubleshoot electrical control, protection, instrumentation, and metering schematics and wiring diagrams

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.

Ability to work overtime when required.

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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 considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. 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 (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) 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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