EATON

Development Program: Field Service Engineer

EATON$82K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution, graduating before August 2027
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.8
  • One internship/co-op experience or equivalent 3 months of relevant work experience
  • No immigration sponsorship support available for this position
  • Geographically flexible to relocate within the U.S.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Work on projects involving electrical power distribution equipment
  • Deliver technical solutions to customer power issues
  • Conduct complex engineering tasks such as design, testing, and research
  • Demonstrate proficiency in testing equipment and troubleshooting
  • Generate service reports on work and product performance

Benefits

  • Guaranteed 40-hour base pay with overtime and travel premiums
  • Career growth, mentorship, and safety training
  • Company vehicle, toolkit, and phone provided
  • Tuition assistance for continuous education
  • Leads program with bonus pay opportunities
  • Access to opportunities across 32 service branches
Full Job Description
What you'll do:

The Electrical Engineering Services and Systems global service team is one of the largest and most experienced teams of power system professionals in the industry. As one of our engineers, you'll help to provide solutions to our customers' power problems at every stage of the power system.

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


Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation date before August of 2027
  • 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 with an acceptable driving record.


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 with understanding of 3-phase power systems and low, medium, and high voltage power distribution equipment.
  • 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


Skills:

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.
  • This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton's Driver Safety Policy and requires current, unrestricted valid driver's along with an acceptable driving record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire and are subject to checks thereafter.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Must be able and willing to obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) non-CDL qualification and comply with all DOT regulatory requirements, if required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • 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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About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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