Eaton Development Program: Operations Management

Eaton Corporation • Greenwood, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Eaton Development Program - Operations Management is a three-year program designed to cultivate future leaders in operations. Participants will undertake four unique assignments, including two 6-month assignments and two 12-month assignments, across Eaton's diverse businesses and locations. This program offers a personalized experience with opportunities for role exploration, strategic networking with senior leaders through mentorship, and global perspectives by requiring relocation to an endorsed Eaton site. Participants will gain hands-on manufacturing experience, potentially hold a manager of people position, earn Yellow and Green Belt certifications, and engage in a functional and leadership learning curriculum. Upon completion, the acquired experience and skills can lead to various 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).
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (e.g., CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability).

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.
• Interest in pursuing a career as a leader of people in operations.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Hold a manager of people position.
• Receive yellow and green belt certifications.
• Participate in a functional and leadership learning curriculum series.
• Relocate to an endorsed Eaton site as part of the program.
• Complete four unique assignments (two 6-month, two 12-month) across different businesses and locations.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Annual salary of $78,000 (bachelor’s degree) or $90,000 (master’s degree).
• One-time signing bonus of $6,000 (bachelor’s degree) or $12,000 (master’s degree).
• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Wellness programs focused on physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level