Project Engineer - Engineering Graduate Program F/H

About

Eaton, a global energy management leader with $22.3 billion in revenue in 2023, is dedicated to making energy safer, more efficient, and sustainable. With 92,000 employees serving customers in over 175 countries, we are committed to improving quality of life and protecting the environment.

Eaton's Engineering & Technology Early Talent Leadership Development Program offers a unique opportunity to kick‑start your international career. You’ll receive leadership training, personal coaching, and network with senior leaders. Through rotational assignments across various locations and business areas, you will develop a broad skill set and prepare for future leadership roles.

Responsibilities

Project Engineer – Engineering Graduate Program (F/H) – Marolles, France (first year)

• Join the Interconnect Technology Division within Eaton’s Aerospace business, working on electrical and optical connectors and interconnection systems.
• Lead the implementation of portfolio and project‑management tools to improve new product development processes.
• Automate processes related to Research & Development.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration with teams across the division to drive operational excellence.

Second‑year assignment – another EMEA country (Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Italy) in one of the following disciplines: mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, power electronics, product development.

Qualifications

• Currently possess, or will have obtained, a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering by August 2025 (a master’s degree in these fields is also preferred).
• 1 to 3 years of experience (including internships).
• Fluent in French and English.

Skills

• Effective communication.
• Proactivity and curiosity.
• Ability to learn fast and take on challenging tasks.
• Desire to build a leadership career in a multinational company.
• Flexibility to relocate within the EMEA region during the program.

What We Offer

• Being part of a company with more than 100 years of history, well‑known in the industry, and having a major impact on the energy sector.
• Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
• Comprehensive support throughout the relocation process, both during and after the program, tailored to your rotation.
• Exclusive learning curriculum designed to bolster leadership skills, including 20 training sessions on critical thinking, emotional intelligence, career management, and self‑presentation.
• Annual Early Talent Conference and other events to expand your network within Eaton, connecting with senior leaders and fellow participants on topics such as sustainability, diversity, team management, and business development.
• Strong, agile, and diverse team locally and globally.
• Hybrid work‑time model for balancing work and life.

Additional Information

Because the position may involve information subject to the French “secret de la défense,” the selected candidate will undergo a security clearance procedure in accordance with articles R. 2311‑7 et suivants of the Code de la défense and the decree of 9 August 2021 approving IGI 1300 on the protection of defense secrets.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 based on age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law.