Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Automation/Witness Test Engineer - LVA - 1st Shift. This position is ONSITE Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at our Arden (Asheville) NC Eaton location.
The Automation/Test Engineer will provide systems integration engineering and technical consultation for customers, manufacturing, and engineering in the areas of system design, programming, installation, maintenance, testing, training and modification of automated control systems and power management systems.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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:
In this role:
• Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's).
• Program Human Machine interfaces (HMI's).
• Design and implement power system control schemes including switchgear transfer control, load management control, generator control, microgrid control, and SCADA system development.
• Assist with testing, programming, and troubleshooting of Low Voltage Assemblies automation control systems.
• Manage customer witness test and provide detailed reports and resolution.
• Provide technical training and guidance to department personnel as required.
• Perform drawing updates and initiate manufacturing/engineering changes.
• Consult with plant and field sales engineers.
Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering technology from an accredited institution.
- Previous training or experience with programable controllers.
- Experience with Low Voltage Switchgear
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Asheville NC Eatton location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.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 STM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or Electrical engineering technology from an accredited institution.
- Two (2) year of LVA Product Engineering/COE experience with completion of the Eaton Asheville Low Voltage Assemblies (LVA) COE Engineer Training Program.
- A working knowledge of applicable Low Voltage Assemblies products and regulatory standards (UL, CSA, and IEC). Two years of experience with programable controller and human machine interface.
Experience with control system design and integration.
Skills:• Proficiency in electrical principles.
• Possess a sound working knowledge of PC software programs such as MS project, Excel, word, and outlook, and adequate familiarity with AutoCAD Inventor to utilize it for the engineering drawings.
• Sound problem solving skills and the ability to analyze product failure issues sufficiently to drive to root cause.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of Low Voltage Assemblies and related products.
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