Operations 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.
Eaton’s Operations 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.
Recruitment starts in February 2026 and the program begins in September 2026. Our main base locations for the roles are Hungary, Germany, Austria, Finland, Italy, Poland, and Turkey.
What you’ll do
* Program duration: Three years
* Rotations: Three unique twelve‑month assignments. Two assignments will be within operations management within manufacturing or supply chain teams. One assignment will be in commercial, helping you to gain experience in the sales organization.
* Operations functions: lean/continuous improvement, quality, project management, supply chain management, logistics – depending on the country and business unit you will focus on.
* Commercial functions: digital channel marketing, business intelligence, technical support, quotation engineering, application engineering, product management, strategic sales – depending on the country and business unit you will focus on.
* Locations: Two different countries in the EMEA region
* Career path: Preparation for future leadership roles (e.g., Plant Manager, Supply Chain Director)
Qualifications
* Currently possesses, or will have obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering (electrical, engineering technology, engineering management, applied engineering) or Business (economics, supply chain management, international management) 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.
Additional Information
This is not an application for a specific role; your information will be reviewed and matched with upcoming roles of the program, and you will be informed once it is posted to officially send your application.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Supply Chain, Project Management, and Quality Assurance
Industries
Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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