We make what matters work.

You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs ensure that you have a multitude of opportunities to make an impact across a global organization. Participants in our Early Talent Programs work to solve real-world challenges while developing the skills required to lead at the next level. Early Talent assignments hold true significance to our businesses. In turn, participants gain enriching and diverse experiences and work side by side with experienced leaders to power their careers.

What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:

• Each individual’s development experience is customized to help participants reach their potential; no two participants will have the same experience or set of responsibilities
• Participants receive cross-functional exposure with opportunities to build their skills and try on different roles early in their career, ultimately maximizing their potential for consideration for a variety of future roles
• The opportunity to learn from senior leaders is a part of the fabric of every experience
• This Development Program is designed to provide early talent with diverse experiences across various businesses and locations. To enhance your learning and fully maximize the benefits of the program, relocating to an endorsed Eaton location will be required.

Your career matters - and we’re here to make it work. Are you ready?

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $75,000 a year. This position offers a one-time $6,000 signing bonus.

What you'll do?

The Eaton Development Program Applications Engineering is a two-year rotational (optional 3rd year) program designed to develop future application engineers within our Electrical Sector. These rotations can be based in one of our manufacturing locations in either Arden, NC; Greenwood, SC; Fayetteville, NC; Dallas, TX; Sumter, SC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; or Warrendale, PA and will offer relocation assistance.

Applications Engineering Development Program participants will gain exposure to the Applications Engineering function as well as the Sales Engineering function at each of their assignment locations (Eaton manufacturing locations). Assignments will give the participants exposure to manufacturing and test functions, Eaton Field Sales and Field Applications Engineers, as well as end customers. An optional 3rd year assignment will give participants the opportunity to work in a field application engineering role in an Eaton Sales Office.

Participants will get exposure to a variety of Eaton products including: Low Voltage & Medium Voltage motor control, Panelboards, Switchboards, Busway, Medium Voltage circuit breaker and fused switchgear, automatic transfer switches, safety and bolted pressure switches, protective relays, and Low Voltage switchgear. Program is designed to give one year in Power Distribution products and one year in Control products.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with a graduation date no later than August 2024
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
• Minimum of one internship or co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of relevant experience completed at the time of this application
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• At least 6 credit hours in Power Systems
• 2 or more relevant internship or co-op experiences with prior experience in Utility and/or Power Distribution
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community

Position Criteria:

• Geographical flexibility to relocate within the United States for the duration of the Development Program to an Eaton facility including: Arden, NC; Greenwood, SC; Fayetteville, NC; Dallas, TX; Sumter, SC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; or Warrendale, PA
• Transportation to and from the worksite and for incidental business travel is the responsibility of the participant; however, expenses for required and approved business travel (not including the worksite) will be reimbursed.
• This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Applications Engineering program manager.
• The rotational program provides the opportunity for formal presentations where participants showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance.

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Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws.To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

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 here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.

Every day, all around the world, people depend on technology, transportation, energy, and infrastructure to live and work. With rapid growth in electrification, an energy transition driven by climate change, and explosive growth in connectivity, we’re well-positioned to solve the world’s toughest electrical and mechanical power management challenges. Because that’s what really matters. And we’re here to make sure it works. ​