Development Program: Applications Engineering

About the role

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 Career Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. 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. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals.

• 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.
• Global Perspectives: Our Development Program spans diverse businesses and locations. Relocating to an endorsed Eaton site is a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits.
• Role Exploration: You'll explore various roles early on. These experiences allow you to build your functional expertise and leadership capabilities to maximize your potential for future roles.
• Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs woven into your experience.

In our Applications Engineering Development Program: You will accelerate your career by gaining hands-on power distribution and control product knowledge plus a 3rd optional rotation gaining manager of people experience.

Responsibilities

• The Applications Engineering Leadership Development Program is a two-year rotational (optional 3rd year) program designed to develop future application engineers within our Electrical Sector.
• Rotations can be based in one of Eaton’s manufacturing locations in Arden, NC; Greenwood, SC; Fayetteville, NC; Sumter, SC; El Paso, TX; Portland, OR; etc., with relocation assistance provided.
• Participants gain exposure to the Applications Engineering function as well as the Sales Engineering function at each assignment location.
• Assignments provide exposure to manufacturing and test functions as well as end customers.
• An optional 3rd year assignment offers the opportunity to work in manufacturing as a Product Supervisor at a manufacturing site.
• Participants 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.
• The program is structured to give one year in Power Distribution products and one year in Control products.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution with a graduation date before July 2027.
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8.