Early Career Development Program

Location: Burlington, Ontario, CAN, L7L 5Z1 Department: Engineering

What you’ll do

Join our Early Career Development Program!

Eaton’s Early Career Development Program offers a unique opportunity to kick-start your career. As part of the program, you'll dive headfirst into real-world problems, building the skills and experience needed to grow your career. You’ll get training, coaching, and networking with senior leaders.

Through rotational assignments across various locations and business areas in Canada, you will develop a broad skill set and contribute to a strong pipeline of early career talent across Eaton. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work, they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and help support the future of our company. And now for the best part - you won't be on a solo mission. You'll team up with experienced professionals, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to reach your career goals.

What sets our Early Career Development Program apart

• Personalized Program Experience: We’re committed to energizing your career and empowering your impact. No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities.
• Role Exploration: In our programs, you'll explore various roles early on. This allows you to build your skills and maximize your potential for future roles.
• Strategic Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs woven into your experience.

Your career matters – and we’re here to make it work. Are you ready?

What do you get to do in this position?

Manufacturing, Engineering, Operational excellence, Supply chain management, Quality control, Marketing, Sales and more – wherever your career aspirations may be, you can cultivate your skills in the Eaton Early Career Development Program. Designed to support early career growth across the operations of our business groups, this program offers you the chance to work in a variety of engineering, manufacturing, and business roles while developing core professional capabilities.

Structure of Program

This is a two-year program that involves three assignments in an Eaton facility that each last 8 months. This position will be based in Greater Toronto Area, Ontario. To maximize your development, each assignment has the potential to have you placed in three different facilities in Canada during the length of your program. Your assignments will give you multiple opportunities to build practical experience, strengthen business knowledge, and contribute as part of Eaton’s early career talent pool. You will also interact with and present to Eaton leaders during your assignments.

After completion of the program, your experience and newly acquired skills could support a variety of career paths, such as operations, operational excellence, quality, project management, front line supervision, marketing, sales or engineering. The program is designed to help participants build a strong foundation, gain exposure across the business, and be considered for roles that align with their skills, interests, and business needs.

The Early Career Development Program position starts in July 2027.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Power Systems, Operations, and/or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution, with a graduation date before July 2027.
• Minimum of one internship or co-op experience or relevant prior work experience.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada on a permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must reside within 120km of Burlington, ON, Milton, ON, Mississauga, ON, or Toronto, ON to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering with a minor in business.
• 2-3 prior internship or co-op experiences in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and / or community.
• Ability to speak a second language (French preferred).

What will make you successful in this role?

    Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.

    Interest in building a career in a manufacturing environment and contributing to Eaton’s early career talent pool.

    Quick learner, adaptable and ready to take on challenges.

    This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the manager.

What We Offer You

    Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years and has a major impact on the energy industry.

    Work in a company with commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.

    Exclusive learning curriculum designed to strengthen your professional and business skills. During the program, you will attend training sessions focused on developing key skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, career management and self-presentation.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

At Eaton we leverage artificial intelligence to recommend jobs to you that match the skills and experience required for the open role. Our Talent Acquisition teams also uses AI to identify applicants whose skills are a match for the job.  Hiring decisions are made by Eaton leaders through a structured interview process and not AI.This posting is for an existing Vacancy.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender,