Are you passionate about driving innovation and developing automated design processes? Do you have the expertise to enhance our design automation workflows and implement cutting-edge technologies? Are you innovative and always looking for ways to optimize design efficiency? If so, Eaton is currently seeking a Design Automation Engineering Specialist to join the team. This position will be an onsite role based out of our manufacturing site in Milton, Ontario.

Who we are: Eaton’s Milton, Ontario site is Eaton's largest manufacturing facility in Canada. Known for our large-scale custom electrical-build projects, we take pride in our highly engaged workforce, where we are focused on inclusion and celebrate diversity regularly through site engagement events. We are committed to powering Canadian infrastructure in an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way and are looking to hire passionate individuals who are enthusiastic about shaping the future of Eaton.

Our commitment: Eaton is not just about business; we are about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving lives and safeguarding the environment through our products and services.

What You’ll Do Essential Functions Include: Project Management: Lead the implementation and provide ongoing support of Design Automation (DA) initiatives for the engineering team at our manufacturing site in Milton. Serve as the primary liaison between Milton and IT on all DA-related topics, and participate in governance and quality assurance activities, such as conducting Poka-Yoke output reviews to identify design discrepancies.

Process Optimization: Oversee the development and maintenance of DA-Pick Tables for various product offerings; drive engineering process improvements through automation; ensure consistent BOM structures across product lines; and integrate automation tools with platforms such as Bid Manager and ERP systems to maintain robust and reliable data flows.

Training and Development: Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for all DA end users, providing additional guidance and resources as necessary for new implementations.

Industry Engagement : Contribute to digital transformation projects, including the adoption of cloud-based automation engines (e.g., PDAS 2.0) and AI-enabled engineering solutions.

Collaboration: Work closely with deployment teams across both Milton manufacturing facilities to ensure a successful DA tool rollout and utilization. Support and actively contribute to site initiatives, departmental objectives, and assume the role of Custom Order Product Specialist–Electrical Engineering as needed.

Data Management: Manage and update existing Power Automated tools and Power BI dashboards, developing new solutions as required.

What will make you successful? The ideal candidate for brings a strong background in managing engineering automation projects from concept through implementation, including hands-on testing and troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment. You demonstrate a solid understanding of manufacturing tools, safety protocols, and quality standards, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving setting. You are a confident communicator and effective trainer, capable of engaging both office-based engineering teams and production floor personnel. A passion for continuous improvement and a proactive approach to streamlining engineering processes are essential. You are committed to maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation of engineering procedures and automation standards. Staying current with emerging technologies and methodologies in design automation and manufacturing will be key to success in this role. Above all, you will embody our core values—prioritizing safety, championing inclusion and diversity, and contributing to a culture of innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• University degree in Electrical or Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of computer engineering experience and/or electrical engineering experience in the manufacturing of low voltage power distribution assemblies.
• Experience with ERP systems and BOM management.
• Experience working with Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now or in the future
• No relocation is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within an 80 km radius of Milton, ON will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competency in programming and troubleshooting PLC & HMI based systems.
• Competency in AutoCAD Electrical and familiar with Autodesk Inventor.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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 Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. 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.