Eaton Development Program: Field Service Engineer

Job description

**We make what matters work.

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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.

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.



  

**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.

 

+ **Global Perspectives:** Diverse work locations and comprehensive customer portfolios are a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits.



+ **Role Exploration:** Gain insight into various careers within Eaton through extensive services that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable power systems at every stage.

+ **Strategic Networking:** Benefit from networking and mentorship opportunities within one of North America's largest and most experienced power distribution service organizations.

+ **Tangible Learning:** See firsthand how Eaton is powering the future of Power Distribution through real world application and customer service.

**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 with a one-time $6,000 signing bonus.

**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 power distribution 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 2026
+ 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
+ Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
+ Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
+ Must have a valid driver's license and 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; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.


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


+ 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.


+ Must be able and willing to obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) non-CDL qualification and comply with all DOT regulatory requirements, if required.


+ Ability to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC card.


+ 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.


+ 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.
+ Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.

#earlytalent We aspire to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees.

We do this by helping all our employees maximize their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing, both at work and at home.

Learn more about Eaton’s Wellness Culture Here (https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/company/careers/wellbeing-at-eaton.html)

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's 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 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 (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) 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.

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