Development Program: Field Service Engineer

The job

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Job description

We make what matters work.

You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we're solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work; they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to define and reach your career goals.

What sets our Early Career Programs 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.

• Broad Exposure: Diverse work locations and comprehensive customer portfolios are a required part of the adventure, enhancing your learning and maximizing program benefits.

• Role Exploration: Gain insight into various careers within Eaton through extensive services that ensure safe, efficient, and reliable power systems at every stage.

• Strategic Networking: Benefit from networking and mentorship opportunities within one of North America's largest and most experienced power distribution service organizations.

• Tangible Learning: See firsthand how Eaton is powering the future of Power Distribution through real world application and customer service.

• In a Field Service Engineering role, you'll gain a strong technical foundation in power distribution while working in diverse customer environments and locations, providing unique learning opportunities, broad industry exposure, and hands-on experience solving complex electrical power challenges.

• Work on assigned projects for electrical power distribution equipment
• Deliver technical solutions to customers
• Perform less conventional complex engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product design, testing of materials, process studies, or research investigations
• Display proficiency in the following: Test Equipment Operation, Troubleshooting Techniques, Protective Relays, Power Quality Measurements, Disaster Recovery, Rotating Machinery, Protection & Control Design
• Generate timely and accurate service reports on work, product performance, and warranties

• Guaranteed 40-hour base pay, eligible for overtime and travel premiums
• Career growth, mentorship and safety training
• Company vehicle, toolkit, and phone
• Tuition assistance for ongoing learning
• Leads program with bonus pay
• Opportunities across 32 service branches

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with graduation date before August of 2027
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Minimum of one internship/co-op experience or an equivalent 3 months of experience in a technician or maintenance role working on or with machines, vehicles or large equipment
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Degree in engineering with a major in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechatronics from an accredited institution
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Prior work experience within the electrical/power industry with understanding of 3-phase power systems and low, medium, and high voltage power distribution equipment.
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems
• Experience performing power quality measurements, troubleshooting, analysis as well as protective relays
• Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or community

• Location will be in one of five major regions within the United States (i.e. Central, Northeast, Southeast, Gulf and West regions); typically in or near a major U.S. city.
• This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton's Driver Safety Policy and requires current, unrestricted valid driver's along with an acceptable driving record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire and are subject to checks thereafter.
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
• Must have the ability to work variable hours, including nights & weekends, and travel within the district/state/region/country based on customer requirements.
• This position requires you to drive an Eaton vehicle.
• Must be able and willing to obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) non-CDL qualification and comply with all DOT regulatory requirements, if required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Understands 3-phase power systems and low, medium, and high voltage power distribution equipment.
• Practices electrical safety measures
• Performs physically demanding tasks, requirement to stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach above, to, and below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to climb and regularly required to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance. May be required to drive extended distances, work in extreme weather and temperature conditions, work at sites with areas that have poor lighting, ventilation, and dust and/or be exposed to high noise levels.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC card.
• Proficient with hand and power tools for equipment assembly
• Strong computer skills
• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills
• Works well under time constraints and in stressful situations
• Explain technical problems and solutions
• Collaborates effectively with the team to meet project deadlines

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This is a Mid Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Eaton. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in El Paso, TX. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How El Paso compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, El Paso is #6 by population, #19 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #100 for household income (#1 = highest), #24 for long commutes (#1 = fewest). Its county, El Paso County, is #180 of 254 counties for average pay ($50,230).

The place in numbers

El Paso has 680,130 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 2.3% of the population of Texas. It covers 259 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,628 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5, 3% younger than the state median (34.5 against 35.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,073 a month (rent plus utilities), 24% below the state median ($1,073 against $1,403). Over a year that is 21.6% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $184,500, which is 3.1 times the median household income ($59,745); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 60.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (60.8% against 62.6%).

Work and pay

The El Paso, TX metropolitan area has 339,120 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $39,510 a year, 22% below the national median ($39,510 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (46,480 jobs, median $38,390); food preparation and serving related (36,960 jobs, median $26,260); transportation and material moving (34,000 jobs, median $36,920). The area is most specialised in protective service (1.3 times) and healthcare support (1.3 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($93,220) and computer and mathematical ($82,860). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of El Paso County was 4.3%. 60.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in El Paso County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 75.4% drive alone, 0.9% use public transit, 1.2% walk, 8.9% work from home. 8.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 51% below the state average (8.2% against 16.9%).

People and education

28.1% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the state share (28.1% against 33.8%). 22.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 27% above the state share (22.4% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 18.4%, 33% above the state rate (18.4% against 13.8%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 83°F (28.3°C), and the coolest is Jan at 42°F (5.8°C). About 259 mm (10 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jul is the wettest month (53 mm) and Apr the driest (7 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Sunland Park (10 miles, rent 14% lower); Chaparral (14 miles, rent 21% lower); Santa Teresa (14 miles, rent 26% higher); Anthony (15 miles, rent 48% lower). Rent differences are against El Paso; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for El Paso

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What is the Development Program: Field Service Engineer job at Eaton?

A mid level role in engineering, construction and energy (manufacturing and hardware engineering) listed 67 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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El Paso, TX.

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in El Paso is $1,073 a month and median household income $59,745 (ACS 2020–2024).

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• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
• Tax Foundation state income tax rates 2026
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• NASA POWER climatology
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