Engineering Early Talent Leadership Development Program - 2026 Intake Pre-Registration

Eaton; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy management leader is seeking candidates for its Engineering Early Talent Leadership Development Program - 2026 Intake. This two-year internship, featuring rotations and leadership training, is ideal for those pursuing a degree in engineering, technology, or related fields. Candidates must expect to graduate by August 2026 and possess strong communication skills and a desire for a leadership career. The program emphasizes relocation flexibility and offers comprehensive support, hybrid work options, and significant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive support for relocation

Exclusive learning curriculum

Annual Early Talent Conference

Hybrid worktime model

Qualifications

• Graduation date no later than August 2026.
• Work or internship experience is a plus (up to 3 years of experience).

Responsibilities

• Complete two unique twelve-month assignments during the program.
• Engage in engineering functions based on location and business unit.

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

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related fields

Job description

Engineering Early Talent Leadership Development Program - 2026 Intake Pre-Registration

Job Type: Internship

Working experience: No Experience

Remote: Hybrid

Engineering & Technology Early Talent Leadership Development Program - 2026 Intake Pre-Registration

Eaton, a global energy management leader with $24.9 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 engineering 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.

Ready to make a real impact and advance your career? Join us to tackle real-world challenges alongside Eaton leaders. Upload your most recent CV to pre-apply for the program. Recruitment starts in January 2026, and the program begins in September 2026.

Our preliminary base locations for the roles are the UK, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Italy, France.

What you’ll do

• Program duration: Two years
• Rotations: Two unique twelve-month assignments
• Engineering functions: embedded systems, power electronics, software, mechanical design - depending on the country and business unit you will focus on.
• Locations: Two different countries in the EMEA region

Qualifications

• Currently possesses, or will have obtained a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (software engineering, computer science, electronics/electrical engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, systems engineering, etc.) with a graduation date no later than August 2026
• Work or internship experience is a plus (up to 3 years of experience)

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.