Field Service Engineer-Graduate Development Program -French Dutch or German speaker

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we are accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.

The Eaton global service team is one of the largest and most experienced teams of power system professionals in the industry.

Our Electrical Services organization in EMEA operates across 25 countries with more than 500 employees. This fast-growing business is responsible for the lifecycle management of Eaton’s full portfolio of electrical products, systems, and software. We serve customers across Data Centers, Utilities & Energy, Industry, Buildings, and Healthcare by providing installation, commissioning, warranty support, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts supply, equipment life extension, modernization, and end-of-life services.

Our services including Power Quality, Power Distribution, and Life Safety – support the complete lifecycle of Eaton products and systems, extending equipment lifetime, maximizing performance, and contributing to a circular and green economy.

What you’ll do :

Do you have a completed technical education and are you ready to turn theory into practice?

We are looking for 5 motivated technicians/engineers to join our Field Service Engineer Graduate Program a structured 3-year development program designed to launch your career as a Field Service Engineer, starting July/September 2026 .

From day one, you will learn on the job, working alongside experienced professionals and experts while delivering solutions to our customers’ power and energy challenges. Throughout the program, you will build strong technical knowledge and practical experience across Eaton’s power systems and services through a structured training and development curriculum.

Program structure

Year 1

• Participation in EMEA-wide training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Extensive technical training on Eaton’s electrical product portfolio and core safety procedures
• Gaining insight into processes, back-office activities, and ways of working

Year 2

• Learning on the job with a focus on a specific product line
• Building in-depth technical expertise through structured shadowing and hands-on experience

Year 3

• Working independently as a trainee Field Service Engineer at customer and end-user sites
• Contributing across all stages of the power system lifecycle, including installation and commissioning, preventive maintenance, fault diagnostics, testing, modification, repair and replacement of electrical components, and end-of-life services

What you’ll develop during the program

• A strong foundation in safety standards and protocols
• Hands-on training on electrical products and systems
• Experience in low-, medium-, and high-voltage environments
• Understanding of commercial impact, customer needs, and service excellence

Qualifications:

• Recently graduated or about to graduate (in 2026) with a technical degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar)
• Basic knowledge of electrical power systems.

Skills:

• Fluent English language proficiency at minimum B2 level
• Fluency in at least one of the following languages: German, French, Dutch
• European driving licence is an advantage
• Strong willingness to learn
• Clear communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Problem-solving capability
• Willingness to travel within the assigned location/region
• Willingness to (temporarily) tranvel to Hengelo, Netherlands to attend trainings

What we offer:

• Structured 3-year graduate program with clear development milestones
• Hands-on learning from day one with expert mentors
• Technical training & certifications across power systems
• Real field experience with customers and critical infrastructure
• Long-term career growth in a global, sustainability-driven company

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