Development Program: Field Service Engineer
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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 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
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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