Senior Continuous Improvement Systems Engineer

Eaton’s Electrical Sector – Power Distribution & Controls Assemblies (PDCA) business is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Systems Engineer to join our manufacturing OPEX team in Omaha, Nebraska.

Our Omaha Power Center is expanding its operations in Bellevue! Eaton’s new 370,000-square-foot facility is expected to be online in the first half of 2027. The new facility will be designed and optimized to support high volume of switchgear structures at the quality and speed that AI data centers customers require. The engineered-to-order switchgear produced in the new facility can be integrated into Eaton’s prefabricated power systems, which are designed to offer customers flexibility.

Reporting to the site OPEX Manager, the primary focus will be to implement, maintain, and advance the manufacturing systems. This role will own the site automation, Industry 4.0, Ignition (Inductive Automation), Digital Torque records, Digital testing records, and growth roadmap efforts by first defining process stability, standard work, takt/capacity requirements, and waste-elimination opportunities to ensure technology investments improve flow and eliminate non-value-added work.

In this role you will:

• Champion a Digital Mindset for the Omaha manufacturing plant
• Work closely with the data analytics team and support data migration from all plant systems for the purpose of data visualization
• Configures and updates new control systems (Ignition stations and asset monitoring, Dynamic Manufacturing Management in fabrication)
• Develop a hopper of projects and required capital for annual profit plan
• Lead major projects to deploy Industry 4.0 tools & technologies and manufacturing systems into manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional resources to execute projects: Information Technology, Operational Excellence, Production Operations, Quality, Facilities
• Guide & support plant teams on machine connectivity & data acquisition activities
• Work as liaison to manufacturing leaders and plant teams
• Align Industry 4.0 project objectives to continuous improvement initiatives focusing on strategic value streams
• Assist manufacturing teams in the development, submission & approval of business cases for Industry 4.0 project opportunities
• Train key plant personnel on the Industry 4.0 tools & technologies being deployed to ensure successful adoption and achieve improvement objectives
• Drive accountability for project execution and deliverables
• Develop knowledge & expertise in the Industry 4.0 tools & technologies to be a subject matter expert (SME)
• Experience with managing external consultants, suppliers, and tooling design/development companies
• Builds practical lean capability by coaching leaders, engineers, supervisors, and operators during improvement events, gemba walks, problem-solving sessions, and sustainment reviews rather than relying primarily on classroom training.
• Identifies and deploys improvement and standardization opportunities tied to layout changes, new product introduction, capacity expansion, and material/information flow across the site.
• Develop documentation during new product launches such as process flow diagrams, PFMEA, control plans, job safety analysis.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls, and Industry 4.0 in a manufacturing setting
• Bachelor’s Degree 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 offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Omaha, Nebraska will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls, and Industry 4.0 in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation) and Dynamic Manufacturing Management in fabrication
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering

Position Criteria:

• Able to work in a matrixed environment dealing with the complexities of projects / programs that cross divisional / operational boundaries
• Able to manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously
• Able to manage, lead, and influence business leaders without direct authority across regions, cultures, and businesses at different organizational levels
• Strong problem solving and creativity skills
• Must demonstrate high initiative (self-starter) and drive for results
• Must have strong interpersonal communication and professional presence (able to communicate and present at all levels)
• Must effectively leverage resources and be able to get results via influence

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At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. 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.

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