Operations Program Manager
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Eaton · Indianapolis, IN · posted 39 days ago
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
| Employer | Eaton |
|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Field | Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering |
| Level | Senior Level |
| Source category | Science and Engineering |
| Posted | 2026-09-30 (39 days ago) |
| Work arrangement | On-site at the location listed |
| Pay | Not published in the source listing |
Eaton's Mobility division is currently seeking a Lead Automation Engineer. This is a remote high travel role. Role can be supported remotely ; however, candidates must live in any of the following states: MI, OH, IL, IN, SC,NC, GA, TN, or Kentucky. This role will support 5+ Mfg. site US locations . Travel is expected to be 50%-75% .
The Lead Automation Engineer is responsible for leading efforts to drive manufacturing efficiency through implementation of automation projects.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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.
Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
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Indianapolis, IN is not one of the cities with its own page in our guides, so here is the state: Indiana.
Indiana is in the Midwest region (East North Central division) and has 6,851,073 residents (the 17th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 38.1. Its economy produced about $555,037 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 19th among states and DC, equal to $81,015 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.4% in 2026M09, which is 14th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.7% of employment, 33rd highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $47,860 a year ($23.01 an hour), 6% below the national median ($47,860 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Indiana are Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (103,200 jobs, median $41,340); Fast Food and Counter Workers (97,290 jobs, median $28,790); Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (85,610 jobs, median $45,550); Retail Salespersons (83,670 jobs, median $31,530); Registered Nurses (68,980 jobs, median $83,500). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $366,190); General Internal Medicine Physicians (median $314,390); Dentists, General (median $166,650). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in production (2.0 times the national share of workers) and transportation and material moving (1.3 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Indiana: the regional price parity is 93.3 against 100 for the whole country (18th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,062 a month and the median household income $71,957, so a year of rent equals 17.7% of income; the median home value is $218,200. The state minimum wage is $7.25 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 2.95%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
6.3% of residents were born abroad and 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 76.3% drive alone, 0.6% use public transit and 10.7% work from home; 12.7% commute 45 minutes or more.
Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Indianapolis, IN that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.
| Place ⇅ | Distance from the job city ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Commute 45+ min ⇅ | Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅ | Open jobs there ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis city, IN | 0 mi | $1,156 | $224,800 | $66,219 | 9.2% | n/a | — |
| Beech Grove, IN | 5 mi | $1,091 | $182,600 | $49,973 | 5.7% | n/a | — |
| Speedway, IN | 6 mi | $1,141 | $228,600 | $60,147 | 6.3% | n/a | — |
| Lawrence, IN | 10 mi | $1,178 | $230,100 | $74,022 | 8.9% | n/a | — |
| Greenwood, IN | 12 mi | $1,312 | $276,100 | $83,608 | 12.6% | n/a | — |
| Carmel, IN | 13 mi | $1,712 | $486,800 | $141,505 | 10.4% | n/a | Jobs |
| Avon, IN | 13 mi | $1,538 | $323,800 | $98,486 | 8.6% | n/a | — |
| Plainfield, IN | 13 mi | $1,499 | $280,600 | $87,272 | 10.2% | n/a | — |
| Brownsburg, IN | 13 mi | $1,486 | $309,400 | $102,235 | 11.0% | n/a | — |
| Fishers, IN | 16 mi | $1,611 | $391,000 | $130,203 | 14.9% | n/a | — |
| Bargersville, IN | 16 mi | $1,379 | $438,900 | $114,231 | 18.5% | n/a | — |
| Zionsville, IN | 18 mi | $1,792 | $587,800 | $172,024 | 9.4% | n/a | — |
| Westfield, IN | 18 mi | $1,667 | $425,700 | $122,789 | 12.4% | n/a | — |
| Whitestown, IN | 18 mi | $1,842 | $373,500 | $123,643 | 9.3% | n/a | — |
| Danville, IN | 19 mi | $1,151 | $298,200 | $97,083 | 16.9% | n/a | — |
| Noblesville, IN | 19 mi | $1,389 | $349,700 | $104,047 | 16.2% | n/a | — |
| Greenfield, IN | 20 mi | $1,177 | $216,400 | $76,127 | 17.9% | n/a | — |
| Franklin, IN | 20 mi | $1,186 | $231,500 | $82,380 | 18.6% | n/a | — |
| Lebanon, IN | 24 mi | $962 | $195,600 | $65,154 | 8.6% | n/a | — |
| Shelbyville, IN | 25 mi | $995 | $174,700 | $55,602 | 11.9% | n/a | — |
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How far Indianapolis, IN is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.
| From ⇅ | Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅ | Population of that city ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 0 mi | 885,860 |
| Chicago, IL | 164 mi | 2,711,226 |
| Columbus, OH | 168 mi | 914,802 |
| Charlotte, NC | 429 mi | 903,844 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 584 mi | 1,579,706 |
| New York, NY | 646 mi | 8,483,844 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 689 mi | 697,125 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 700 mi | 977,670 |
| Dallas, TX | 762 mi | 1,307,930 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 788 mi | 963,194 |
| Houston, TX | 866 mi | 2,328,253 |
| Austin, TX | 926 mi | 979,539 |
| Denver, CO | 993 mi | 718,877 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,000 mi | 1,479,835 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,494 mi | 1,642,323 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,782 mi | 1,389,526 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,816 mi | 3,857,263 |
| Seattle, WA | 1,869 mi | 754,195 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,923 mi | 990,138 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,979 mi | 830,235 |
| City ⇅ | Straight-line distance ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 109 mi | 95 |
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