Continuous Improvement Technician

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician. This role supports continuous improvement culture in manufacturing operations.

• Supports the deployment and sustainment of a continuous improvement culture by assisting with CI training, onboarding, ECIS/Lean tools, CI events, and visual management.
• Contributes to data‑driven decision making through the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards.
• Supports value stream engineers and tier meeting issue resolution.
• Tracks and reports monthly cost‑out savings from improvement projects.
• Promotes standard work, best practices, and employee engagement.
• Support CI culture and capability building by assisting CI training, onboarding support, ideas program tracking, 5S audits, Gemba open items.
• Assist in development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Power BI dashboards.
• Plan and assist in departments of CI events and visit events.
• Assist with ECIS / Lean tools deployment.
• Assist with visual management and standard work, including posting metrics, updating boards, labeling, floor markings, and documenting best practices.
• Support the planning, coordination and execution of Continuous Improvement agenda, site visits, and CI‑related events.
• Support to Value Stream Engineers (according to work plan).
• Support driving resolution issues escalated at Tier Meetings.
• Support cost‑out activities by helping track, calculate, and report monthly savings from projects.

Basic (Required)

• High school or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience OR a degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience or training in basic Lean and Continuous Improvement tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Gemba, basic problem solving) and the ability to apply these tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Bilingual (Proficient in English/Spanish).
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• No relocation benefit is offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of El Paso, TX.

Preferred

• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand basic CAD and drafting principles.
• Proficiency in engineering and productivity tools (CAD software, Office suite).
• Knowledge of Power BI application.
• Proactive, self‑directed, dynamic, enthusiastic with good analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
• Sense of urgency.

• Ensure that operational controls applicable to your areas are carried out.
• Support compliance and monitoring of the Environmental Policy.
• Contribute to the achievement of Environmental Objectives and Goals.
• Support in the care of the Environment.
• Understand the impacts of Environmental Aspects.
• Carry out what is established in Operational Controls.
• Strong organizational, presentation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format and work with all employees throughout the plant.
• Ability to function independently in a multi‑tasking environment, as well as part of a team.
• Dexterity for operating equipment, machinery, and computers (including Windows, MS Office, and industrial software).
• Committed to continuous learning.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

Applicants are not required to disclose conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. Following a conditional offer and background check, Eaton may allow applicants to explain circumstances or challenge the report if related to the job.

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. Specific programs and options are based on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.