Mechanical Engineer - Engineering & Technology Early Talent Leadership Development Program

Eaton, a global energy management leader with $22.3 billion in revenue in 2023, is dedicated to making energy safer, more efficient, and sustainable. With 92,000 employees serving customers in over 175 countries, we are committed to improving quality of life and protecting the environment.

Eaton’s Engineering & Technology Early Talent Leadership Development Program offers a unique opportunity to kick-start your international career. You'll receive leadership training, personal coaching, and network with senior leaders. Through rotational assignments across various locations and business areas, you will develop a broad skill set and prepare for future leadership roles.

The program will start with the role of a Mechanical Engineer in Cwmbran, UK, where you will join the Life and Safety division of Eaton’s Fire and Intrusion business working on products such as fire panels, smoke detectors, sounders, beacons, and call points. In this role, you will be a part of the mechanical engineering team working on the design and development of next generation fire panels. You will be largely involved in the new product introduction and design for manufacturing processes. The second year of the program will take place in another EMEA country within one of the following disciplines: mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, power electronics, or product development. Potential locations for the second-year assignment include the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, and Italy.

Qualifications:

• Currently possesses, or will have obtained a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Design Engineering with a graduation date no later than August 2025 (A master's degree in these fields is also preferred)
• Work or internship experience is a plus (up to 3 years of experience)

Skills:

• Understanding of 3D CAD modelling, ideally in Solidworks
• Preferably: at least some experience in project management
• Preferably: financial awareness – design to cost, non-recurring costs
• Effective communication
• Proactivity and curiosity
• Ability to learn fast and take challenging tasks
• Desire to build a leadership career in a multinational company
• Flexibility to relocate within the EMEA region during the program

What we offer you:

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
• Work in a company with commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
• Comprehensive support throughout the relocation process, both during and after the program, tailored to your rotation.
• Exclusive learning curriculum designed to bolster your leadership skills.
• During the program, you will attend 20 training sessions focused on developing key skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, career management, and self-presentation.
• Annual Early Talent Conference and other events to expand your network within Eaton by connecting with senior leaders and fellow participants on key topics – from sustainability and diversity to team management and business development.
• Strong, agile, and diverse team locally and globally.
• Hybrid worktime model for balancing your work and life.