Low Voltage System Assembly (LVSA) - Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton

Schrems, Austria

EATON is hiring an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to design and industrialize future-ready manufacturing processes, technologies, and factory concepts for LVSA products, enabling scalable, efficient, and automated production aligned with business growth and new product introduction.

What you’ll do:

Manufacturing Concept & Industrialization:

Define and implement manufacturing concepts for LVSA - assembly strategy (station-based/line/modular), material flow and logistics concepts, production layout and footprint
Lead industrialization of new products (e.g. data center solutions) and new factories/production halls
Drive Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression

Automation & Technology Development:

Identify and implement automation opportunities: post-order engineering, assembly automation, copper processing, material handling, testing
Evaluate and introduce new technologies and equipment
Define future-state production capabilities

Digitalization & Industry 4.0:

Support implementation of Eplan, Digital work instructions, MES system and Data-driven manufacturing
Improve data integration across engineering - production - testing

CapEx Planning & Implementation:

Define equipment requirements and specifications
Build CapEx business cases (ROI, productivity impact)
Support supplier selection and equipment commissioning
Ensure successful ramp-up of new equipment

Process Innovation & Standardization:

Develop standardized production concepts across plants
Define best practices for assembly, wiring, busbar processing
Enable modular and repeatable manufacturing solutions

Cross-Functional Industrialization Leadership:

Work closely with: Engineering (EE/ME) - Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFA), Process Engineering - process implementation, Production - validation and ramp-up, Supply Chain - material flow and constraints
Ensure alignment between product design and manufacturing capability

Continuous Improvement:

Identify long-term productivity improvements
Reduce assembly hours, lead time and dependency on manual skills
Support value stream optimization initiatives

Qualifications and skills:

Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrialization role, preferably in low voltage systems, electrical equipment, or related industries
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and technologies, assembly systems and line design, automation concepts
Experience with CapEx planning and equipment specification, layout design and material flow optimization
Understanding of DFM/DFA principles
Familiarity with engineering and manufacturing tools (e.g. EPLAN Electric P8, ERP, MES)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent project management and organizational abilities
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Effective communication and leadership skills to drive change and process improvements