Development Program
Eaton
About the Role
Eaton’s Fibrebond business within the Electrical Sector is seeking an Operations Engineer for a two-year rotational program designed to develop future operational leaders. Both rotations will be completed at the Minden, LA campus. Participants will gain exposure to operational functions in Production, Operational Excellence, and Quality, in both individual contributor and leader of people capacities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical training and assist engineers in troubleshooting and application development.
- Partner with the Quality team to resolve testing issues, develop procedures, and ensure post-shipment support.
- Adhere to safety protocols and promote a culture of inclusion and respect.
- Lead capital projects, support strategic objectives, and facilitate new product launches.
- Design tooling and fixtures, integrate Industry 4.0 technologies, and execute cost-out and lean initiatives.
- Provide technical expertise and resolve safety-related concerns across departments and facilities.
- Lead a production team to complete site production goals and learn Fibrebond products on the frontline.
Rotations
- All rotations will be located in Minden, LA.
- Relocation assistance will be provided for those residing outside a 50-mile radius.
- Candidates must be willing to remain in Minden or relocate to North Little Rock, AR post-program.
- Rotation Path Opportunities (will complete 2 of 3):
- OPEX Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- Assistant Production Supervisor
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Willingness to relocate to the Minden, LA area for the 2-year program.
- Transportation to and from the worksite is the responsibility of the participant.
- Expenses for required and approved business travel will be reimbursed.
- The role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in engineering from an accredited institution, with a graduation date before August 2027.
- Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8+.
- Minimum of one internship or co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of relevant experience completed at the time of application.
- Eaton will not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community.
- 2 or more relevant internship or co-op experiences.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Eaton systems including VISTA, Bid Manager, AS-400, ENOVIA, and DMM.
- Strong technical knowledge of switchboards, power distribution systems (LV/MV Switchgear, Panelboards, MCCs), and demonstrated proficiency in PLC programming and electrical principles.
- Proven ability in verbal and written communication, organizational efficiency, and computer literacy.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply technical requirements in switchboard design and implementation using AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools.
Skills Development
- Problem Solving
- Strong Oral and Written Communication
- Ability to Lead
- Cognitive Reasoning
- Hands-on Manufacturing Experience
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Continuous Improvement
- Ability to Engage Others
- Presentation Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Teamwork