Eaton Development Program: Operations Management

Eaton Corporation • Greenwood, SC

13h • Onsite

About The Position

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. As part of these programs, you'll dive headfirst into real-world problems, honing the skills you need to develop into a top-tier leader. 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 reach your career goals. What sets our Early Talent Programs apart: Personalized Program Experience, Role Exploration, Strategic Networking, and Global Perspectives. Relocating to an endorsed Eaton site is a required part of the adventure. In our Operations Program, you’ll earn both Yellow and Green Belt certifications, enhancing process improvement expertise and professional credentials. The Eaton Development Program - Operations Management is a three-year program that involves four unique assignments (2 6-month assignments and 2 12-month assignments) across Eaton’s many businesses and locations. Potential assignments include Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Environmental Health and Safety. All participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing experience, hold a manager of people position, receive yellow and green belt certifications, and participate in a functional and leadership learning curriculum series. After completion of the program, your experience and newly acquired skills could lead you in a variety of leadership career paths within manufacturing and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with a graduation date before August 2026
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Minimum of one internship/co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of manufacturing experience completed at the time of this application (excluding research)
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States

Nice To Haves

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Prior manufacturing or operations experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community
• Ability to speak a second language

Responsibilities

• Dive headfirst into real-world problems, honing skills to develop into a top-tier leader
• Drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of the company
• Team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences
• Explore various roles early on to build skills and maximize potential for future roles
• Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs
• Relocate to an endorsed Eaton site as a required part of the program
• Earn both Yellow and Green Belt certifications
• Complete four unique assignments (2 6-month and 2 12-month) across Eaton’s businesses and locations
• Gain hands-on manufacturing experience
• Hold a manager of people position
• Participate in a functional and leadership learning curriculum series

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Annual salary for this role is $78,000 (bachelor’s degree) with a one-time $6,000 signing bonus or $90,000 (master’s degree) with a one-time $12,000 signing bonus
• Various Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees