Development Program: Field Service Engineer

Eaton Corporation•Smyrna, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

In a Field Service Engineering role, you’ll gain a strong technical foundation in power distribution while working in diverse customer environments and locations, providing unique learning opportunities, broad industry exposure, and hands-on experience solving complex electrical power challenges. Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The annual salary for this role is $82,000 with a one-time $6,000 signing bonus. 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.

Requirements

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
Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
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.
Understands 3-phase power systems and low, medium, and high voltage power distribution equipment.
Practices electrical safety measures
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

Nice To Haves

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
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC card.

Responsibilities

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