Automation/CNC Engineer

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