EATON

Early Career Leadership Development Program: Engineering Technology - Mechanical Design

EATON$82K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field by August 2027.
  • One internship or equivalent of 3 months in mechanical design experience required.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.8; 3.2 preferred for stronger candidates.
  • Geographic flexibility for relocation within the U.S. is necessary.
  • No immigration sponsorship provided for employment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and simulation activities for Eaton products.
  • Conduct product testing and validation to ensure quality.
  • Participate in new product development and launch cycles.
  • Develop prototypes and perform necessary testing.
  • Engage in voice of the customer research for product improvement.
  • Contribute to cost-saving initiatives for existing product lines.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations teams.

Benefits

  • Two-year rotational program enhancing technical and leadership skills.
  • Exposure to innovative projects in various engineering sectors.
  • Opportunity for increased responsibilities post-program completion.
  • Access to mentorship from experienced engineering leaders.
  • Development of industry-relevant skills in mechanical design and technology.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:

Position Overview:
Are you passionate for innovation and disruptive technology? Our Engineering and Technology Leadership Development Program may be for you! This two-year rotational program consists of two unique 12-month assignments. This development program will provide you with the opportunity to design the world's next intelligent power management solutions and bring them to life. Throughout the program, you will build your leadership aptitude and technical depth in critical and strategic focus areas.

The Early Career Leadership Development Program: Engineering Technology - Mechanical Design track will provide exposure to projects in creative design and development of various Eaton products. Assignments will be supporting a specific business unit/product line within Eaton's Electrical, Mobility, or Aerospace teams to gain exposure to mechanical design from project initiation through manufacturing launch. Participants will work closely with Engineering leaders and cross-functionally gain exposure to Marketing, Sales, and Operations functions through project teams. Our strategic teams in this area are working on cutting edge technologies. Projects or tasks you may be responsible for leading include:

  • Design and Simulation
  • Product Testing
  • Design Validation
  • Participation in product launch cycle for new product development
  • Prototype Development and Testing
  • Participation in Voice of the Customer product and marketing research
  • Cost Saving initiatives for legacy or existing product lines
  • And more!


After completion of the program, your technical expertise combined with your newly acquired business acumen will get you ready to take on larger challenges within the Engineering & Technology function including technical or people leader opportunities.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications :
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology or applied engineering from an accredited institution with a graduation date before August 2027
  • Minimum of one internship/co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of mechanical design experience completed at the time of this application
  • Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
  • Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Actively enrolled or received a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering
  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community
  • Two or more relevant Internships or Co-op experiences
  • Experience in CAD, SolidWorks, and/or CREO solid modeling
  • Demonstrated exposure to machine learning or AI concepts through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects including experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot), experience in prompt engineering, and working with generative AI models and simulation tools


Position Criteria:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical concepts
  • This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the Engineering & Technology Assignment Manager
  • Demonstrate geographic flexibility to relocate within the United States throughout the duration and completion of the Development Program to an Eaton facility including (but not limited to): Pittsburgh, PA; Asheville, NC; or Milwaukee, WI

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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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