Eaton Development Program: Field Service Engineer

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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 open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. As part of these programs, you'll dive headfirst into real-world problems, honing the skills you need to develop into a top-tier leader. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work, they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. And now for the best part - you won't be on a solo mission. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to reach your career goals.

What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:

• Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities.

• Role Exploration: In our programs, you'll explore various roles early on. This allows you to build your skills and maximize your potential for future roles.

• Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs woven into your experience.

• Global Perspectives: Our Development Program spans diverse businesses and locations enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits.

It’s time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead.

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 (bachelor’s degree) with a $6k sign on bonus and $85,000 (master’s degree) with a $10,000 sign on bonus.  This Field Service Engineering role includes a company vehicle and eligibility to earn premium pay.

**Position Overview: **

Eaton has the largest and most experienced team of field services technicians and engineers in the industry, and we are looking to grow our team. As one of our Field Service Engineers , you’ll help to provide solutions to our customers’ power problems at every stage of the power system.

In this development program, you will:

• Work on assigned projects for electrical equipment

• Deliver technical solutions to customers

• Perform less conventional complex engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product design, testing of materials, process studies, or research investigations

• Display proficiency in the following: Test Equipment Operation, Troubleshooting Techniques, Protective Relays, Power Quality Measurements, Disaster Recovery, Rotating Machinery, Protection & Control Design 

• Generate timely and accurate service reports on work, product performance, and warranties

This role is designed to prepare you for both technical and future leadership roles at Eaton. As a new engineer, you will be provided with a structured training and development curriculum; a blend of instructor-led, virtual classrooms, eLearning courses, and on-the-job training provided by expert mentors and team members to assist you in developing your career. 

Team Benefits:

• Guaranteed 40-hour base pay, eligible for overtime and travel premiums

• Career growth, mentorship and safety training

• Company vehicle, toolkit, and phone

• Tuition assistance for ongoing learning

• Leads program with bonus pay

• Opportunities across 32 service branches

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation date before August of 2025

• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8

• Minimum of one internship/co-op experience or an equivalent 3 months of experience in a technician or maintenance role working on or with machines, vehicles or large equipment

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship now and in the future

• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States

• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license and must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering with a major in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechatronics from an accredited institution

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher

• Prior work experience within the electrical/power industry 

• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems

• Experience performing power quality measurements, troubleshooting, analysis as well as protective relays

• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community 

Position Success Criteria:

• Location will be in one of five major regions within the United States (i.e. Central, Northeast, Southeast, Gulf and West regions); typically in or near a major U.S. city

• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy

• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings

• Must have the ability to work variable hours, including nights & weekends, and travel within the district/state/region/country based on customer requirements

• This position requires you to drive an Eaton vehicle

• Understands 3-phase power systems and low, medium, and high voltage power distribution equipment

• Practices electrical safety measures

• Performs physically demanding tasks, requirement to stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach above, to, and below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to climb and regularly required to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance. May be required to drive extended distances, work in extreme weather and temperature conditions, work at sites with areas that have poor lighting, ventilation, and dust and/or be exposed to high noise levels.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC card

• Proficient with hand and power tools for equipment assembly

• Strong computer skills

• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills

• Works well under time constraints and in stressful situations

• Explain technical problems and solutions

• Collaborates effectively with the team to meet project deadlines

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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on April 1, 2025.

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