Eaton’s GEIS division is currently seeking a Lead Engineer - Automation & Controls. The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 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 key member of the GEIS B-Line Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer is responsible for complete electrical, controls, software and troubleshooting support on manufacturing equipment and/or control systems across GEIS B-Line division. The Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer will also provide necessary technical support to assist maintenance & engineering teams on troubleshooting and repair on the following systems: PLC’s, HMI’s VFD’s, Motors (DC, AC, Servo, etc.), Vision systems and Robotics to promote equipment reliability and uptime. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. **Essential Functions:** + Basic knowledge and ability in designing automation architecture, PLC programming and electrical schematics using CAD software. + Develop strategic plans to identify and address current and future challenges for manufacturing equipment, control systems and maintenance processes. + Participate in and help execute Manufacturing improvement strategies around I4.0 Automation and Ignition Spark OEE + Assist in the specification and design approvals for electrical control design, component selection and programming on new CapEx related equipment. + Provide support for EHS procedures and training, to drive a Zero Incident Culture across the plant. Serve as a MESH Category Champion, as assigned. **Qualifications:** **Basic Qualifications:** • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering • Minimum 3 years of experience in an Automation and/or Controls Engineering role. • Technical expertise with PLC’s and/or Robotics • Ability to work in the US without sponsorship. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Highland, IL will be considered. Active-duty military members are exempt from this geographical area limitation. **Preferred Qualifications:** • Allen Bradley PLC Certification • Fanuc Robot Programming Certification **Position Criteria:** • Strong interpersonal skills used for the review, motivation, and development of mfg engineering and maintenance team in addition to building relationships with internal customers and external vendors • Demonstrated ability to leverage cross-functional resources to support departmental requirements. • Assure timely implementation of capital plans and operating plans. 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 (https://www.youreatonbenefits.com/candidates) 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.