Engineering Early Talent Programme - Embedded SW/HW engineer

Embedded Systems Engineer - Engineering & Technology Early Talent Leadership Development Program

Eaton, a global energy management leader with nearly $25 billion in revenue in 2024, 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.

The program will start in September 2026 with the role of an Embedded Systems Engineer in Cwmbran, UK, where you will join the Embedded Software Engineering team which develops and maintains the firmware that powers our Life Safety products, ensuring robust performance, compliance, and system reliability. The team delivers secure, high quality code across the full development lifecycle, from architecture to validation.

The second year of the program will take place in another EMEA country within one of the following disciplines: mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, power electronics, product development. Potential locations for the second-year assignment include Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Italy or Ireland.

Qualifications:

• Currently possesses, or will have obtained a bachelor's or master's degree in Electronics/SW Engineering with a graduation date no later than August 2026
• 1-3 years of experience (counting internships)

• Experience/Knowledge of HW/SW/Firmware/Embedded engineering

Required skills:

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

We offer:

• • Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
  • Work in a company with 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 your leadership skills. During the program, you will attend 20 training sessions focused on developing key skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, career management and self-presentation.
  • Annual Early Talent Conference and other events to expand your network within Eaton by connecting with senior leaders and fellow participants on key topics - from sustainability and diversity to team management and business development.
  • Strong, agile, and diverse team locally and globally.
  • Hybrid worktime model for balancing your work and life.